Strawberry Moon Will Rise in South-Central Pennsylvania

The Strawberry Moon will rise over south-central Pennsylvania on Monday night, offering skywatchers a chance to see June’s full moon. This moon gets its name from the period when strawberries ripen and marks the first full moon of summer this year. Although called the Strawberry Moon, it will not really appear pink. However, it may have a reddish or orange glow when it is low on the horizon during moonrise or moonset.

The moon will officially reach its full phase at 7:56 p.m. on Monday. In south-central Pennsylvania, it is expected to rise at 8:58 p.m. and set at 5:51 a.m. on Tuesday. The sky conditions in the Susquehanna Valley are promising, with partly cloudy skies, providing good visibility for viewers.

For those interested in capturing the moon’s beauty, News 8 encourages people to send in their photos or videos. These can be submitted online through their designated upload page.

As the evening approaches, many may look forward to enjoying this splendid natural event. The Strawberry Moon not only delights observers but also serves as a reminder of the changing seasons and the beautiful phenomena our sky has to offer.

How much do you know?

What name is given to June's full moon?

Harvest Moon

Strawberry Moon

Hunter's Moon

Blue Moon

What time will the Strawberry Moon officially reach its full phase?

6:45 p.m.

7:56 p.m.

8:30 p.m.

9:00 p.m.

In what area will the Strawberry Moon be visible?

North-central Pennsylvania

East Pennsylvania

South-central Pennsylvania

West Pennsylvania

What might the Strawberry Moon appear as during moonrise or moonset?

Blue

Green

Reddish or orange

White

What time is the Strawberry Moon expected to rise?

7:58 p.m.

8:58 p.m.

9:58 p.m.

10:58 p.m.

What type of skies are expected in Susquehanna Valley during the Strawberry Moon?

Clear skies

Partly cloudy skies

Overcast skies

Thunderstorms

The Strawberry Moon will appear pink when it rises.

True False

The full moon will occur on a Monday night.

True False

People can submit photos of the Strawberry Moon to News 8 online.

True False

The Strawberry Moon is the last full moon of summer.

True False

The moon will set at 5:51 a.m. on Tuesday.

True False

Good visibility for the Strawberry Moon is not expected in Susquehanna Valley.

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The Strawberry Moon marks the first full moon of summer this year and will rise at on Monday night.

Although it is called the Strawberry Moon, it will not really appear when it rises.

The moon will officially reach its full phase at p.m. on Monday.

The Strawberry Moon may have a reddish or orange glow when it is low on the horizon during or moonset.

The sky conditions in the Susquehanna Valley are promising, with partly skies.

News 8 encourages people to send in their photos or videos through their designated page.

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