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

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

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. 

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