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14 Most Incredible 'Strawberry Moon' Photos During The 2016 Summer Solstice
Sam D
First Posted: Jun 24, 2016 10:23 AM EDT
The summer solstice this year coincided with a strawberry moon, a rare occurrence that last took place nearly 40 years ago in 1967. Interestingly, a strawberry moon is not actually the color of its eponymous fruit; rather it has an amber touch to it. To mark the special occasion, we have compiled a list of the most breathtaking photos of the strawberry moon as seen in the summer solstice sky, curated from Twitter. Feast your eyes on them, as the next such phenomenon will reportedly only take place on June 21, 2062.
This is definitely one of the most beautiful images that aesthetically show the juxtaposition of the various positions of the strawberry moon in the dusk sky. "Having a full moon land smack on the solstice is a truly rare event," said astronomer Bob Mernan, from Farmer's Almanac. "By landing exactly on the solstice, this Full Moon does not just rise as the Sun sets but is opposite the Sun in all other ways too. The Sun gets super high so this Moon must be super-low. This forces its light through thicker air, which also tends to be humid this time of year, and the combination typically makes it amber colored. This is the true Honey Moon".
The strawberry moon captured from the International Space Station (ISS) by astronaut Jeff Williams. Incidentally, irrespective of its magical effect, there is no real significance of a coinciding summer solstice and strawberry moon.
The gorgeous effect of the strawberry moon captured from a vantage point. The moon seems to be playing peek-a-boo from in-between the glittering New Year City skyline.
Yes, it looks like you can actually reach out for it. Do you want to hold the strawberry moon in your palm?
Salute! If this is not spellbinding, we don't know what is.
A coinciding strawberry moon and summer solstice definitely made for an ethereal vision. The spectacular astronomical alignment also threw astrologers in a frenzy.
A strawberry moon that looks even more profound next to a colorful Gulf Tower. A picture that highlights the delight of contrasts.
Like a painting high up in the sky. The strawberry moon bathes everything in its glow.
A poignant moment. It seems as if the strawberry moon is watching out for us.
A timeless capture. The photo could very well have been a scene from a medieval period.
Casting a spell upon the White House. The strawberry moon was named by the Algonquin tribe of North America that believed June’s full moon was the signal for starting strawberry picking season.
Shining bright over Philadelphia. The strawberry moon is also known as rose moon, honey moon and hot moon.
Surreal. A magical moment.
Can it get any better than this? We think not.
WATCH: #StrawberryMoon syncs with the summer solstice for the first time in nearly 70 years. https://t.co/x9E7GPxDnm — Good Morning America (@GMA) June 21, 2016
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First Posted: Jun 24, 2016 10:23 AM EDT
The summer solstice this year coincided with a strawberry moon, a rare occurrence that last took place nearly 40 years ago in 1967. Interestingly, a strawberry moon is not actually the color of its eponymous fruit; rather it has an amber touch to it. To mark the special occasion, we have compiled a list of the most breathtaking photos of the strawberry moon as seen in the summer solstice sky, curated from Twitter. Feast your eyes on them, as the next such phenomenon will reportedly only take place on June 21, 2062.
This is definitely one of the most beautiful images that aesthetically show the juxtaposition of the various positions of the strawberry moon in the dusk sky. "Having a full moon land smack on the solstice is a truly rare event," said astronomer Bob Mernan, from Farmer's Almanac. "By landing exactly on the solstice, this Full Moon does not just rise as the Sun sets but is opposite the Sun in all other ways too. The Sun gets super high so this Moon must be super-low. This forces its light through thicker air, which also tends to be humid this time of year, and the combination typically makes it amber colored. This is the true Honey Moon".
The strawberry moon captured from the International Space Station (ISS) by astronaut Jeff Williams. Incidentally, irrespective of its magical effect, there is no real significance of a coinciding summer solstice and strawberry moon.
The gorgeous effect of the strawberry moon captured from a vantage point. The moon seems to be playing peek-a-boo from in-between the glittering New Year City skyline.
Yes, it looks like you can actually reach out for it. Do you want to hold the strawberry moon in your palm?
Salute! If this is not spellbinding, we don't know what is.
A coinciding strawberry moon and summer solstice definitely made for an ethereal vision. The spectacular astronomical alignment also threw astrologers in a frenzy.
A strawberry moon that looks even more profound next to a colorful Gulf Tower. A picture that highlights the delight of contrasts.
Like a painting high up in the sky. The strawberry moon bathes everything in its glow.
A poignant moment. It seems as if the strawberry moon is watching out for us.
A timeless capture. The photo could very well have been a scene from a medieval period.
Casting a spell upon the White House. The strawberry moon was named by the Algonquin tribe of North America that believed June’s full moon was the signal for starting strawberry picking season.
Shining bright over Philadelphia. The strawberry moon is also known as rose moon, honey moon and hot moon.
Surreal. A magical moment.
Can it get any better than this? We think not.
WATCH: #StrawberryMoon syncs with the summer solstice for the first time in nearly 70 years. https://t.co/x9E7GPxDnm — Good Morning America (@GMA) June 21, 2016
See Now: NASA's Juno Spacecraft's Rendezvous With Jupiter's Mammoth Cyclone