The Strawberry Moon will rise over south-central Pennsylvania on Monday night, giving skywatchers a good chance to catch June’s full moon. Named for the time of year when strawberries ripen, the Strawberry Moon is also the first full moon of summer this year. Despite its name, the moon will not actually appear pink, though it may glow with a reddish or orange tint when it sits low on the horizon during moonrise or moonset.When to watch The moon will become full at 7:56 p.m. on Monday. In south-central Pennsylvania, it is expected to rise at 8:58 p.m. on Monday and set at 5:51 a.m. on Tuesday. Viewing conditions across the Susquehanna Valley look good with partly cloudy skies. Did you capture the full moon and would like to share with News 8? Send us your photos or videos at https://www.wgal.com/upload.
The Strawberry Moon will rise over south-central Pennsylvania on Monday night, giving skywatchers a good chance to catch June’s full moon.
Named for the time of year when strawberries ripen, the Strawberry Moon is also the first full moon of summer this year.
Despite its name, the moon will not actually appear pink, though it may glow with a reddish or orange tint when it sits low on the horizon during moonrise or moonset.
When to watch
The moon will become full at 7:56 p.m. on Monday.
In south-central Pennsylvania, it is expected to rise at 8:58 p.m. on Monday and set at 5:51 a.m. on Tuesday.
Viewing conditions across the Susquehanna Valley look good with partly cloudy skies.
Did you capture the full moon and would like to share with News 8? Send us your photos or videos at https://www.wgal.com/upload.