GREENSBORO, N.C. — Get ready for some stargazing on our hot summer weekend. The full Strawberry Moon peaks Friday, and will still look beautiful through the weekend. But what is a Strawberry Moon and when should you look up? The WFMY News 2 Weather Team has you covered.
When is the full moon?
- The full moon is happening Friday evening
- Moonrise is happening at 8:54pm. This is the time the moon comes up over the horizon. If you have trees in your area, you won't see it until later when it clears those trees.
- The moon will reach 100% at 9:07pm.
- The moon will still be 99% full on Saturday, and 98% full on Sunday
Why is it called a Strawberry moon?
- All full moons throughout the year have nicknames. These date back to long ago, often to agricultural or even Native American origins
- The nickname for the full moon that happens in June is the Strawberry Moon. June is strawberry season across much of the country, even if it is a bit late here in the Carolinas
- The nickname for the full moons throughout the year are listed below!
What will it look like?
No, the strawberry moon won't look pink. Instead, it will be a big beautiful white moon.
If you catch it low on the horizon, it often appears a bit bigger and a little yellow or orange tint at times.
