The moon will appear full from Sunday sunrise to sunset on Wednesday, according to NASA. It will peak at 7:52 a.m. ET on Tuesday, but will not be fully visible in North America until moonrise. This year’s strawberry moon is the first of two consecutive supermoons.
Although there is no single definition, the term supermoon usually refers to a full moon that appears brighter and larger than other moons because it is in its closest orbit to Earth.
To the casual observer, the supermoon may appear similar in size to other moons. However, the noticeable change in brightness improves visibility and creates a great opportunity for people to begin to pay attention to the moon and its phases, said Noah Petro, head of NASA’s Laboratory of Planetary Geology, Geophysics and Geochemistry.
The ideal time to watch the moon is when it rises or sets, because then it will look the largest with the naked eye, said Jacqueline Faherty, an astrophysicist at the American Museum of Natural History. (The Old Farmer’s Almanac Calculator can help you know what time the moon rises and sets at your location.)
The best views of the full moon in June in the United States will be in the southern half of the country and in the southwestern part. A series of light storms will move across the Northeast and Great Lakes earlier in the week, creating cloudy conditions that will make it difficult to get clear visibility, CNN meteorologist Jean Norman said.
Peter advises moon lovers to look for a clear horizon and avoid areas with tall buildings and dense forests. He also urges people to stay away from bright lights, if possible, for maximum visibility.
The name strawberry moon is rooted in the traditions of indigenous peoples in the northeastern United States, including the Algonquin, Ojibwe, Dakota and Lakota communities, who see the celestial event as a sign that strawberries and other fruits are ripe and ready to be harvested. The people of Haida call the moon as the fruit ripens the moon, according to the Almanac of the Old Farmer.
In Europe, this moon is often called the honeymoon or honeymoon, and historical writings in the region suggest that the honey was ready for harvest around the end of the month. In addition, the name Honeymoon may refer to the reputation of June as a popular month for marriages.
This full moon corresponds to the Hindu festival of Wat Purnima, a holiday in which married women tie a ceremonial thread around a banana tree and fast to pray for their husband to live a long life.
For Buddhists, this moon is the moon Poson Poya, named after the celebration of the introduction of Buddhism in Sri Lanka in 236 BC.
There will be six more full moons in 2022, according to The Old Farmers’ Almanac:
- September 10: Harvest moon
These are popular names associated with the monthly full moons, but the meaning of each may vary from Indian tribe to tribe.
Lunar and solar eclipses
There will be another total lunar eclipse and a partial solar eclipse in 2022, according to The Old Farmer’s Almanac.
Partial solar eclipses occur when the moon passes in front of the sun, but blocks only part of its light. Be sure to wear suitable sunglasses to safely watch solar eclipses, as sunlight can be harmful to the eye.
A partial solar eclipse on October 25 will be visible to residents of Greenland, Iceland, Europe, Northeast Africa, the Middle East, West Asia, India and West China. This partial solar eclipse will not be visible from North America.
A total lunar eclipse will also be shown for those in Asia, Australia, the Pacific, South America and North America on November 8 between 3:01 a.m. ET and 8:58 a.m. ET, but the moon will set for those in the eastern regions of the North. America.
Meteor showers
See the rest of the meteor showers that will reach their peak in 2022:
- Aquariums in the southern delta: July 29 to 30
- Alpha Capricorns: July 30-31
- Perseids: August 11-12
- Orions: October 20-21
- Southern Taurides: from 4 to 5 November
- Northern Tauris: 11 to 12 November
- Leonids: November 17-18
- Geminids: December 13-14
- Ursidi: December 21-22
If you live in an urban area, you may want to drive to a place that is not lit by city lights to get the best view.
Find an open space with a wide view of the sky. Make sure you have a chair or blanket so you can look straight up. And give your eyes about 20 to 30 minutes – without looking at your phone or other electronics – to adjust to the darkness so that the meteors are easier to spot.
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