Supermoon of June 2022: why is it called Strawberry Moon? Photo illustration: Shutterstock
Since the sunset of this June 14, 2022a shocking supermoon will take control of the sky.
IS full moon this month occurs at 8:51 in Argentina; 6:51 in Mexico, Peru, Colombia and Ecuador; 7:51 in Chile; and 3:51 in Spain, then during three nights in a row we can enjoy it in its maximum splendor.
Why is it called Strawberry Supermoon?
Located at the center of attention of different cultures since ancient times, the Moon has always been present in history.
symbol of fertility par excellence, due to its nature and the effects it causes, they have generated enormous and indisputable interest mysticism around it. And even more when it is full.
Each month, the full Moon is given a name – this is the Strawberry Moon. Photo: Shutterstock
So much that each month a name was given according to the characteristics of the prevailing climate. It should be noted that for the different names this terrestrial satellite receives, there are no scientific explanations.
Therefore, this first summer or winter moon – respectively in the northern and southern hemispheres -, the seasons that are about to begin, is known as strawberry moon.
This name derives from an ancient tradition of Algonquiansa group of Native Americans who took this The moon as a signal to harvest wild strawberries. And that’s where his particular name comes from.
They, according to their traditions and customs, called the full moons according to agricultural, cultural or climatic events of the moment.
Although they lived mainly on hunting and fishing, they were important farmers and they grew corn, tobacco, and strawberries, among other products.
The Algonquian tribes, which gave our satellite this name, are native to Canada, the United States and northern Mexico. It is even believed that they were the first inhabitants of New York and what we know today as Brooklyn, Queens and Long Island.
Strawberry Moon’s name was given by the Algonquine tribes. Illustrative photo: AFP
The Maine Farmer Almanac (Maine Farmer’s Almanac) – the North American magazine which since 1818 has devoted itself to linking themes such as climate, crops and astronomical events – published the “Indian” names of the Moon for the first time in 1930. In this case, the “Strawberry Moon”.
When and where will Strawberry Moon be seen?
like all full moonsyour show will transcend boundaries and be visible from anywhere on the planet. Of course, the less light pollution there is, the better it looks.
Fortunately, too can be seen with the naked eye. Due to its spectacular size, it will not be necessary to use binoculars, filters or telescopes.
What is a supermoon
As we said, that of June 14 will be a Superluna. But we know what to Superluna?
As reported by NASA, a Superluna occurs when the the orbit of our natural satellite is closer to Earth and is also formed in his full stage.
A Superluna is a full moon that forms at the perigee: it appears 30% larger.
It happens that the closest point of orbit to our planet is known perigee and is usually located approximately 363,300 kilometers from Earth.
So when the moon is in full phase this phenomenon occurs: our satellite seems brighter than normal and about 30 percent larger. Hence it is known as “Supermoon”.
The upcoming supermoons of the year will be July and August.
Source: Clarin
