The June full Moon is called the Strawberry Moon. This moon gets its name from the short season for harvesting strawberries in northeastern North America. The June 2024 Full Moon will reach peak illumination at on June 21, 2024 at 9:08 PM ET.
On June 3, six planets will align in the sky but only Mars and Saturn will be visible with the naked eye
On Monday, June 3, a planetary alignment called the “parade of planets” will appear in the sky. A planetary alignment is when several planets are gathered on one side of the sun at the same time. The planets Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune will form a slope in the sky with a crescent …
The May full Moon is called the Flower Moon
The May full Moon is called the Flower Moon due to the abundance of flowers that typically bloom in this month. Traditional names for each full moon in a year often come from various sources, including Native American, Colonial American, and other North American folklore. These names were used to track the seasons and often …
Temperatures on the Moon can reach 250º F (120º C)
It gets hot on the Moon! Daytime temperatures near the Moon’s equator can reach 250° F/ 120° C, while nighttime temperatures get to -208° F/130° C. It gets hot on the Moon! Daytime temperatures near the Moon’s equator can reach 250° F/ 120° C, while nighttime temperatures get to -208° F/130° C.
The April Full Moon Is Called The Pink Moon
The April full Moon is called the Pink Moon. This moon is named for the pink flowers – phlox – and other flowers that bloom in the early spring. It’s a symbol of the new blooms and growth of this time. Traditional names for each full moon in a year often come from various sources, …