'Strawberry Moon' to make a visual spectacle in the sky; clearly visible in Toronto

 

 

The June full moon, known as the 'Strawberry Moon', will appear in the sky on Wednesday, June 11. This most beautiful sight of the year marks the beginning of summer. According to timeanddate.com, this year's phenomenon will appear on June 11 at 3.44 am. If the sky is clear, the best time to see the moon from Toronto and the GTA will be at 10 pm on June 10.

The Strawberry Moon is the name given to the full moon phenomenon in June. At this time, the moon will be at its closest point to the Earth in its orbit around the Earth. So it will appear like a supermoon. It will appear 10 percent brighter than a normal full moon. According to NASA, a supermoon will appear 17 percent larger and 30 percent brighter than a normal moon.

The full moon is known by various names, including Strawberry Supermoon, Mead, Honey, and Rose Moon. The Strawberry Moon does not look like a strawberry. Or, it will not be pink. The name for the full moon in June was given by Native American tribes in the northeastern United States and eastern Canada. It refers to the strawberry harvest season in the region.