What You Need To Know
- Summer officially arrives Thursday afternoon
- It is the earliest solstice in the northern hemisphere since George Washington was president
- Full strawberry moon will appear larger and brighter since it occurs so close to the solstice
It takes the Earth 365 ¼ days to revolve around the sun. The sphere of the Earth does not wobble perpendicular to the plane it is moving, it is tilted by 23.5 degrees.
Summer Solstice
The summer solstice occurs in the northern hemisphere annually on June 20 or 21. It is when the sun is directly over the Tropic of Cancer and is located the farthest north in the sky.
The days closest to the summer solstice have the most daylight and are known as the year’s longest days. This year summer will begin in the northern hemisphere on June 20 at 4:51 p.m. EST, marking it the earliest start to the season since 1796, when George Washington was president, according to the U.S. Naval Observatory.
Full Strawberry Moon
The full strawberry moon is expected to peak Friday evening and will appear brighter and larger than usual, says Spectrum News’ Space Expert Anthony Leone.
Nomenclature
The name of the moon, “strawberry” moon, was deemed as such thanks to the Native American Algonquian tribes that lived in the northeast part of the United States. It was to mark the time when the fruit, strawberries, were ripe. Some even say that’s where the term “honeymoon” came from because of the custom of marrying in June.
Appearance
The full moon is opposite the sun and will rise just as the sun is setting and inversely set when the sun is rising. With the sun at the highest point north, this means the moon will be at the lowest, making it appear larger.
He recommends downloading the app “Moon” to find out when it rises from your location. The full strawberry moon will rise Friday at 10:07 p.m. EST.
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Conclusion
The summer season officially begins on June 20, with the summer solstice marking the longest day of the year. The full strawberry moon will appear larger and brighter than usual, with a reddish tint that can be seen in some parts of the world. Don’t miss this unique celestial event and enjoy the beginning of the warmest season.
FAQs
Q: What is the summer solstice?
A: The summer solstice is the longest day of the year and marks the beginning of the summer season.
Q: When does the summer solstice occur in the northern hemisphere?
A: It occurs annually on June 20 or 21.
Q: Why does the full strawberry moon appear larger and brighter than usual?
A: The full moon is opposite the sun and will rise just as the sun is setting and inversely set when the sun is rising, making it appear larger and brighter.
Q: How can I see the full strawberry moon?
A: You can download the app “Moon” to find out when it rises from your location, or observe it in the evening sky as it rises at 10:07 p.m. EST on Friday.
