Discover How to Witness the Spectacular 'Moon Illusion' during Tonight's Strawberry Full Moon

Entertainment | June 21, 2024, 8:14 p.m.

The upcoming 'strawberry full moon' will peak tonight, appearing bigger and more colorful than usual due to its lower path in the sky and the 'moon illusion' effect. Named by Native American tribes to mark the ripeness of strawberries, this full moon will shine with an orange or amber hue, resembling a sunset due to the scattering of blue wavelengths in Earth's atmosphere. To witness this phenomenon, simply look to the sky as the moon rises or sets, with no equipment required for optimal viewing. Additionally, those in the Northern Hemisphere can also spot the 'Summer Triangle' and other sky highlights. With six more full moons set to grace the night sky this year, including the Buck moon, Harvest moon, and Cold moon, there are plenty of opportunities to marvel at the beauty of the natural world.