Strawberry Moon 2025 India Date, Time: There’s nothing special about a full moon, but on Wednesday, June 11, stargazers in the northern hemisphere will witness the Strawberry Moon. This will be the last full moon before the summer solstice and marks the end of the spring season.
What is the Strawberry Moon?
The Strawberry Moon isn’t what you think it is, as tonight, the moon won’t be turning pink or red. The term “Strawberry Moon” comes from the Algonquin tribes in North America, who saw the full Moon as a signal that their strawberries were ready for harvest.
Some American tribes also call it the Berries Ripen Moon, the Green Corn Moon. Blooming Moon and Hot Moon. For those wondering, some English names include Flower Moon, Planting Moon and Mead Moon, whereas Celtic people have named it Horse Moon, Dyan Moon and Rose Moon.
The Strawberry Moon is more of a reminder of changing seasons and ancient traditions, with NASA saying that it is an indicator of how “nature and sky once guided life below.” Since the Moon is currently near its farthest point from the Earth, it will appear as a Strawberry Micro Moon.
When will the Strawberry Moon appear?
The full Strawberry Moon will be at its peak on Wednesday at 3:44 AM E.T or 1:14 PM IST. The Strawberry Moon is special this time, thanks to a rare phenomenon called “major lunar standstill”, which occurs every 18.6 years. During this, the Moon takes a lower path across the sky, which is why it might appear as golden or amber. This is because of the scattering effect, which will make the Moon appear warm.
Also, the Strawberry Moon may appear reddish in some areas, but this will be because short wavelengths of light get scattered, while light in the longer wavelengths, like red, will reach the viewer’s eyes.
How to watch the Strawberry Moon in India?
If you are living in India, the best time to witness the phenomenon will be shortly after sunset between 7:15 PM and 8:00 PM. The best view will be from a spot where light pollution is minimal and the sky is clear.
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The rare phenomenon will also be visible in major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, Chennai, Ahmedabad and Jaipur, to name a few. As it turns out, another Moon like this is not expected to show up until 2043, making it a once-in-a-lifetime event. If you are unable to watch the Strawberry Moon tonight, tune in to the livestream below.
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