Stunning shots of June's super strawberry moon, and when to expect the next celestial event 

When the moon is full in June, it is known as a strawberry moon, when it's at its closest to earth, it's super
Stunning shots of June's super strawberry moon, and when to expect the next celestial event 

People watch the rising moon in East Boston. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Wed, 15 Jun, 2022 - 11:39
Sarah Cullen

Last night there was a super strawberry moon, which is a doubly important celestial event. The super part means the moon is at its closest approach to the Earth whilst at the same time being a full moon, and strawberry, means it has occurred during the month of June. According to the Farmer's Almanac, it is called strawberry as it occurs during harvest season.  

It is the second of four super moons we will experience in 2022. 

A waxing gibbous moon is seen at 98% percent full as it rises near the Nubble Light in York, Maine. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
A waxing gibbous moon is seen at 98% percent full as it rises near the Nubble Light in York, Maine. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

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The final two super moons of 2022 are due to illuminate the sky on July 13 and August 12, according to earthsky.org. 

A supermoon rises behind the Holy Transfiguration Russian Orthodox Cathedral in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)
A supermoon rises behind the Holy Transfiguration Russian Orthodox Cathedral in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)

The July moon will be the full buck moon, which the Farmer's Almanac explains is due to male deer or bucks, having their antlers in full growth in July. 

Here's some fantastic shots of the moon.

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