Full Moon 2022: when will the next Supermoons be? Illustrative photo: Sutterstock
Starting from sunset this June 14and for three days we will witness a spectacular phenomenon: the Supermoon of strawberries will take control of the sky.
What is a Superluna?
The term Superluna it was first published in 1979 by the astrologer Riccardo Nolle. At the time, he defined it as a new moon or full moon referred to distance from the perigee (the closest point in its orbit to Earth) is greater than or equal to 90 percent.
From the sunset of this June 14, 2022 we will see the Strawberry Supermoon. Photo: AP
Although at first it linked this phenomenon with hurricanes, volcanic eruptions and earthquakes, its use later spread. It is currently called a supermoon Full moon that forms at the perigee which is usually located about 363,000 kilometers from Earth.
Therefore, these full moons can be seen up to 30 percent larger it’s a 15 percent brighter than usual.
When will the next Supermoons 2022 be?
After this Strawberry Supermoon, the July 13we 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.
This 2022 there will be three Supermoons. The next will be in July and August. Photo: AP
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.
Why is it called Luna Fragola?
The Moon has occupied a central space throughout history. So much so that every month It takes its name based on the characteristics of the climate. which prevails at that time of year.
Of course, for the different names that this satellite of the Earth receives there are no scientific explanations
That of June, for example, is known as strawberry moon.
This name derives from an ancient tradition of Algonquiansa group of Native Americans who took this Moon as sign for picking wild strawberries. And that’s where his particular name comes from.
The Strawberry Moon is so called because it occurs in the month of harvesting wild strawberries. Photo illustration: Shutterstock.
From their traditions and customs, they named full moons after the agricultural, cultural or climatic events of the moment. It is that although they lived mainly from hunting and fishing, they were important farmers and grew corn, tobacco and strawberries, among other products.
The Algonquian tribes, who named our satellite this way, are originally from CanadaUnited States and the north 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.
The Maine Farmer Almanac (Maine Farmer’s Almanac) – the North American magazine which since 1818 has dedicated itself to linking themes such as time, crops and astronomical events – published for the first time in 1930 the “Indian” names of the Moon like that in this case.
When and where to see the Strawberry Moon
Like all full moons, its wonderful sight will be visible from anywhere on the planet. Of course, the less light pollution there is, the better it looks.
Fortunately, you can also see naked eye. Due to its spectacular size, it will not be necessary to use binoculars, filters or telescopes.
Source: Clarin
