Strawberry Supermoon of June 2022: when and where to see it in its maximum splendor

In this month of June comes one of the most interesting and particular astronomical phenomena of the year. Heaven will hit us with the Supermoon of strawberries.

This will be the first of three supermoons that we will be able to observe in this 2022: the next ones will take place in July and August. And all of them will truly leave us speechless.

Strawberry Supermoon: when and where to see it

The Supermoon of strawberries will take over the sky during the next one June 14just a week before the solstice which will mark the change of season.

During early morning that day will be seen in its maximum splendor; however, throughout the the next two nights we can also enjoy its imposing presence.

And like everyone full moonsyour show will transcend boundaries and will be visible from any part of the planet. Of course, the less light pollution there is, the better it will look.

Fortunately, you can also see naked eye. Due to its spectacular size, it will not be necessary to use binoculars, filters or telescopes.

What is a Superluna?

As reported by NASA, a Superluna occurs when our natural satellite’s orbit is closer to the earth and also found in his full stage.

It is that the closest point of orbit to our planet is known perigee and is usually located approximately 363,300 kilometers from Earth.

When the Moon is in its full phase, this phenomenon occurs: our satellite seems brighter than normal and slightly larger. Hence it is known as “Superluna”.

Why is it called Strawberry Supermoon?

Since ancient times, the moon it has been the center of attention of different cultures. Symbol of fertility, due to its nature and the effects it causes, it has always generated a huge interest and an indisputable mystique around him. And even more when he’s full.

So much so that every month was given a name according to the characteristics of the prevailing climate. This first summer or winter moon – in the northern and southern hemispheres, respectively – is known as strawberry moon.

This name derives from an ancient tradition of Algonquians, a group of Native Americans who took this Moon as a sign to pick wild strawberries. And that’s where its particular name comes from.

The Algonquian tribes, who gave our satellite this name, come from Canada, the United States and northern Mexico.

It is even believed that they were the early New Yorkers and what we know today as Brooklyn, Queens and Long Island.

When will the next Supermoons 2022 be?

A month after this Supermoon of strawberriesthe 13 of Julywe will be able to observe the second Superluna: the Deer supermoon. It is called this because for breeders, at that time of year, the antlers of the male deer are in full growth.

Finally, the last Supermoon of 2022 will take place August 12. This is known as the Supermoon of sturgeon because it is the best time of the year to fish for this species.