The last two lunations were eclipses (both the flower moon/lunar eclipse on 26 May and the new moon/solar eclipse on 10 June), which brought major shake-ups and shifts to our lives. However, this lunation isn’t just about hard work – it’s the first full moon of the summer, after all! It also brings a beautifully cumulative energy that’s perfectly suited for releasing built-up emotional tensions and clearing space for your future endeavours. This lunation offers us an added boost when it comes to bringing professional projects to fruition or reaching a climax within your public life, so take advantage of your lunar luck and focus on fleshing out your tangible goals. This particular full moon takes place in the down-to-earth and practical sign of Capricorn, which may put our minds on matters of business, financial security, or other work-related goals.
As the energetic high point of the lunar cycle, they can cause heightened tensions within relationships, the illumination of truths, and intense surges of emotions. In astrology, full moons are believed to help bring matters to a climax or conclusion. However, according to astrologer Richard Nolle (who originally coined the term ‘supermoon’ in a 1979 article), a supermoon refers to any full moon that comes with 90% of its closest approach to earth during that particular orbit – and by that widely agreed upon definition, June’s full moon is indeed the third and final supermoon of 2021. The technical details of what constitutes a supermoon vary slightly between sources, as it’s not actually an official astronomical term (this is why you may notice a few sources aren’t naming June’s full moon a supermoon). Astrologically, it’s believed that this phenomenon may intensify the effects of the full moon, making for an even more powerful lunar experience. This nearer-than-usual proximity can result in the moon appearing approximately 14% larger and 30% brighter than a regular full moon, which can create a dazzlingly striking lunar display in the night skies. The name comes from the relatively short season for harvesting strawberries in northeastern North America.”ĭon't forget to send in your photographs of June's Strawberry full Moon to to add to our cosmic gallery.A supermoon occurs when the moon is especially close to the earth at the time of a full moon. According to this almanac, the full Moon in June or the last full Moon of Spring is known as the Strawberry Moon, a name universal to just about every Algonquin tribe. It won't be strawberry-coloured, but will still be a brightly shining orb in the sky.Īs with other full moon names, 'Strawberry' was given to June's Moon by Native Americans.Īccording to NASA: “The Maine Farmer's Almanac first published Indian names for the full Moons in the 1930s. Full Strawberry MoonĪ full moon occurs when the moon is located on the opposite side of the Earth as the Sun, so that its face is fully illuminated. Technically, the Full Moon only lasts for a brief moment, but to the naked eye it will appear full for about three days around the peak time. STARGAZERS and night sky watchers should be in for a lunar treat on Thursday, June 24, when June's Strawberry Full Moon reaches its peak.Īstronomers predict the Moon will reach peak illumination by about 7.39pm BST.