THEto full moon of June It is known as “Strawberry moon “an evocative name that has its roots in the tradition of Native American Algonchini. He was so called because he coincided with the period of the collection of wild strawberries. But do not expect a red moon: the name is symbolic, even if sometimes, depending on the humidity and the height on the horizon, it can take on pink or amber shades.
What is the moon of strawberries and why it is called that
As the news agency explains AdnkronosThe name ‘Luna delle Strawberries’ has its roots in the traditions of Native American for which June was the month of the collection of strawberries and the full moon that accompanied it brought this agricultural and symbolic name. In Europe the same moon was also called “of honey”another poetic name to indicate a period of abundance, weddings and collected. Then it was known, however, that the moon did not really tinged with pink.
When to see the strawberry moon in 2025
In 2025, the best night to admire the strawberry moon will be that between 11 and 12 Junewith full moon clearly visible in the sky shortly after sunset. Source: NASA – Moon Phases Calendar 2025. In that phase the moon appears larger due to the effect of the optical illusion called “Moon Illusion”. «From Italy, the observations closest to the full phase will be possible in the early hours of day 11 – he explains toHandle The astrophysicist Gianluca Masi, scientific manager of Virtual Telescope – perhaps accompanying the splendid star until dawn when it will set around 04.45.
The observation – he continues – can then be repeated on the evening of 11 June, with the moon that will rise around 9.30 pm “.
Where to follow the event live
Fans will be able to follow the event live on website of Virtual Telescope Project, Starting from 9.30 pm on 11 June: thanks to the tools installed in Manciano, in the province of Grosseto, under the darkest sky in continental Italy, the terrestrial satellite can be observed while standing on the horizon of the Maremma and the images obtained at dawn from the capital will also be shown.
How to look at it at best
To see the moon of strawberries in all its splendor, it is useful to choose a place far from light pollutionwith theEast clearing horizon. For example, a park, one beach or a panoramic point. No special tools are needed: with the naked eye it will be clearly visible, but a binoculars can enrich the experience, revealing in some cases also craters and details of the lunar surface.
What the strawberry moon symbolizes
The moon of the strawberries, the traditional name of the full moon of June according to i native Americans algonchinisymbolizes the moment of the harvest of wild strawberries. Is associated with fertility, abundance, love, femininity and the closure of a seasonal cycle. It is considered a favorable moment for free yourself from what you don’t need more and for fix new intentions. Not surprisingly, many people choose to do meditations or Walk to the moonlight Just in this night.
More intense emotions according to Jung
In ancient spiritual traditions, this moon was seen as an opportunity for let go what you don’t need more, strengthen intuition And prepare for a period of inner growth. The full moon, according to the Archetypal Psychology (Jung)can intensify emotions and awarenessand the moon of strawberries, connected to the heart and sensuality, has been linked to healing rituals and relationships. According to some approaches of transpersonal psychology And lunar astrology, during this full moon you can experience more intense emotions, lucid dreams, desire for connection or need for emotional liberation.
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