June’s Strawberry Moon to Appear as a Rare Low-Hanging Micromoon

1-Minute Brief

This month's full moon is notable for its rare low position in the sky and its smaller-than-usual appearance, offering a unique viewing experience.

Key Facts

• The June full moon, known as the Strawberry Moon, will be the lowest-hanging full moon until 2043.
• The event is referred to as a 'micromoon' due to the moon's smaller appearance this month.
• The Strawberry Moon will reach its peak on Monday evening, according to multiple astronomy sources.
• The Independent reports that this low-hanging full moon phenomenon will not occur again for nearly 20 years.
• CNN notes that the Strawberry Moon is one of the smallest full moons of the year.

What Happened

The June full moon, called the Strawberry Moon, will appear unusually low in the sky and smaller than typical full moons, peaking on Monday evening.

Why It Matters

The combination of its rare low position and smaller size makes this Strawberry Moon a distinctive astronomical event, not expected again until 2043 according to The Independent.

What's Next

Skywatchers are encouraged to observe the Strawberry Moon on Monday evening, as a similar event is not expected for nearly two decades.