A photographer captured this transportation scene unfolding in front of the full Moon over Chicago on Tuesday night.
The first full moon of the summer, the Strawberry Moon, is here, offering a wondrous view for millions to gaze upon starting Monday night and lasting about three days.
Stargazers have the chance to kick off the season by witnessing the second celestial event in the same month following the summer solstice, and now the Strawberry Moon.
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According to Space.com, the moon will officially reach its full phase by 7:57 p.m. EDT and will be the lowest-hanging full moon of the year.
NEW JERSEY, UNITED STATES – JUNE 11: The Strawberry Moon as seen from Jersey City, NJ on June 11, 2025. This moon has the distinction of being the lowest in the sky since 2006 and won’t happen again until 2043.
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This occurs when the moon is opposite the Earth from the sun, its full appearance will appear very illuminated and will extend for about a day after the event.
The name Strawberry Moon comes from the time of year in which berries ripen.
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NEW YORK, NY – JUNE 04: The full Strawberry Moon sets behind the Statue of Liberty before sunrise on June 4, 2023, in New York City. (Photo by Gary Hershorn/Getty Images)
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Despite this, the name doesn’t imply the moon is red, even though it appears reddish when it rises or sets, according to NASA.
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The name also originated from the Native American Algonquin tribes in the Northeast U.S.
WEEHAWKEN, NJ – JUNE 21: The full Strawberry Moon rises behind the Empire State Building in New York City as people as people have their picture taken in a park on June 21, 2024, in Weehawken, New Jersey.
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Throughout history, this celestial event has played a crucial role in shaping the calendars of various civilizations, such as the ancient Roman calendar and the modern Gregorian calendar.
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The best way to watch this celestial event would be to come prepared with binoculars or a telescope to observe the moon in the dazzling night sky.
Although Monday is when it peaks, the Strawberry Moon will be visible in the night sky for a few nights before disappearing.
