Northwest Wanderer Posted June 21, 2016 Share #1 Posted June 21, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) For the first time since June 1967, two astronomical phenomena occurred at the same time. Monday evening, a full "strawberry" moon shone in the night sky during the summer solstice — the longest day of the year. EarthSky.org said a full moon on a summer solstice is a rare event, and another one is not likely to come around until June 21, 2062. Why is it called a strawberry moon? The Old Farmer's Almanac says the Algonquin tribe of indigenous Americans called the June full moon by that name because it occurred around the time the strawberries were being picked. The moon reached its fullness Monday morning, and the actual evening solstice took place at 6:34 p.m. Eastern time. Two hours after that, the moon rose at 8:41 p.m. Eastern time, and lucky viewers saw an event that occurs only once every half-century. VL114 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/261851-strawberry-moon/?do=findComment&comment=3065498'>More sharing options...
stuny Posted June 21, 2016 Share #2 Posted June 21, 2016 Lovely. We missed it due to clouds. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northwest Wanderer Posted June 22, 2016 Author Share #3 Posted June 22, 2016 Thank you Stuart. I hoped to take an image as the moon cleared the mountains but low clouds blocked that shot. Once the moon got a little higher I was able to take this image. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
albert Posted June 24, 2016 Share #4 Posted June 24, 2016 Great mountain view. I just posted a hand held V-LUX 114 of this happy event. It is on my Strawberry and Needles thread. This camera is amazing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northwest Wanderer Posted June 24, 2016 Author Share #5 Posted June 24, 2016 Al, I'm had very good luck with the VL 114. It serves my needs well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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