2016-06 | Strawberry Moon over Boston Harbor

Coincident with the start of Summer was the low-hanging Strawberry Moon, shown here over Boston Harbor. It is truly a once in a lifetime astrological event and the first time since 1948 where the Summer solstice occurs with the rise of a full "strawberry" moon. Because the days are so long, the event happens in decent light just after sunset. Sometimes called a “honey moon” or “full rose moon”, the strawberry name comes from the Algonquin tribes who knew that it was now the time to start picking ripened fruit, like strawberries! The June Strawberry Moon glows an amber color (yes, I was expecting more pink/red too). The golden color comes from the light being seen through thicker, more humid air.