June’s full moon, known as the “Strawberry Moon,” lit up skies worldwide on June 10-11, 2025, appearing noticeably lower on the horizon than usual. This rare sight, not seen since 2006, won’t occur again until 2043. The moon reached peak illumination at 3:45 a.m. ET on June 11, though viewers could see it rising the evening before. What made this year’s moon special was its position – unusually low in the Northern Hemisphere sky due to an astronomical event called a “major lunar standstill.” “It’s all about the inclination of the moon’s orbit, which undergoes an 18.6-year cycle,” explained John … Continue reading Rare Strawberry Moon Glows Lowest in 20 Years, Next Chance in 2043 Due to Major Lunar Standstill