Lunar Phenomena

The June Strawberry Moon is the full moon that typically occurs in mid-to-late June. Its name comes from Indigenous and early European traditions associated with the short straw...

The full moon in November occurs once a month, typically around the middle of the month, when the Moon is opposite the Sun in ecliptic longitude. In many years, November’s ful...

The full moon in July is usually called the Buck Moon, coinciding with the male deer’s new antlers growing in July. Other regional and traditional names include Hay Moon, Thun...

A full moon that falls in June is commonly called the Strawberry Moon, a name tied to seasonal harvests and Indigenous traditions rather than a distinct lunar phase. This articl...