By Matthew Phelan Senior science reporter for Dailymail.Com 6:51 PM June 17, 2024, updated 9:22 PM June 17, 2024 This year marks the first ‘great lunar standstill’ since 2006, when the moon’s path travels higher in the sky – to people on the ground it appears to be standing still. Also known as the ‘lunistice’, … Read more
Stargazers are in for a treat when the ‘strawberry moon’ graces the night sky in June 2024, coinciding with the arrival of the summer solstice. This celestial event will be particularly special because of the moon’s unique position in the sky and its cultural significance. Meaning of the Strawberry Moon The “strawberry moon” is the … Read more
The full Strawberry Moon sets behind the Statue of Liberty before sunrise on June 4, 2023 in Nieuw … [+] York city. (Photo by Gary Hershorn/Getty Images) Getty Images June is when the nights are shortest in the Northern Hemisphere, but also when stargazing becomes easier. Camping trips, vacations and more time outdoors naturally increase … Read more