All you need to know about the Strawberry Moon 2019

The Strawberry Moon 2019 is upon us and we have all the information you may need on this heavenly event.

Why is the Strawberry Moon called?

Before being too excited, know that the moon will not look like a big round strawberry. In North America, the name comes from the Algonquin Native American tribes because the full moon told them to start harvesting wild strawberries.

What are his other names?

This moon has many other names. In Europe, it goes through Honey Moon, Mead Moon or Full Rose Moon. In the southern hemisphere, it is known as Oak Moon, Cold Moon or Long Night Moon.

When is the best time to see it?

This means you will have plenty of time to see it.

Will it have a slight pink hue?

"The Moon's orbit around the Earth is almost in the same plane as that of the Sun (about 5 degrees only) .When the Sun appears highest in the sky near the summer solstice, the full moon in front The sun generally seems lower in the sky, especially for high European latitudes, the full moon closest to the summer solstice shines through more atmosphere than during other periods of time. 39, year, which can give the full moon a red or pink sun rising or setting sun appears in red), "said Johnston.

That said, it should be noted that the only moments when the moon takes on a bright red hue occur during a total lunar eclipse. It is at this moment that the Moon hides in the shadow of the Earth.

When is the next full moon?

The next full moon after the strawberry moon will be on July 16th. She calls Buck Moon and will order the night sky as the seventh full moon of the year.