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Lucky us. A strawberry moon is set to rise in Texas skies next week in a symbol of luck, prosperity, and gratitude. Continue below for more details!
What is a Strawberry Moon
To nip this in the bud, the strawberry moon does not emanate any sort of reddish/rosy hue – barring some sort of unusual atmospheric event. Rather, the strawberry moon is the name of the first full moon in June.
How did the Strawberry Moon get its name
The Strawberry Moon’s name is rooted in Native American seasonal traditions. For the Algonquin tribe, the moon indicated the start of strawberry harvesting season.
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Because the moon coincides with ripening crops at the beginning of summer, the moon is said to be a symbol of abundance, prosperity, and gratitude.
In Europe, the moon is known as the “Rose Moon“.
When to see the Strawberry Moon in Houston
The Strawberry Moon will take place the evening of Monday, June 29. The moon will reach peak brightness around 6:56 pm local time. After sunset that same night, the moon will offer a dramatic sight when it’s low on the horizon. You can see the full moon the night before and after as well.
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How to get the best glimpse of the Strawberry Moon
As with other celestial phenomenon, the best way to see the Strawberry Moon is away from the city and light pollution. A park, bayfront, or open field with an open view toward the southeast are ample locations. A state park like Huntsville would be ideal. For the full experience, a trip out to the George Observatory in Brazos Bend State Park Observatory would put you face to face with the cosmos.