Did you know the Strawberry Moon is named after the season to harvest strawberries in the United States?
Did you know about these other fun facts?
Members of the Algonquin tribe originally gave it the fruity title because it coincided with the time their strawberries were ready to harvest
- The best time to see it is in the morning
- It is the smallest full moon
- It is also the lowest moon
- The amber hue of a Strawberry Moon also inspired the name “honeymoon” and is rumored to be the inspiration behind the same name for a couple’s post-wedding honeymoon vacation
- You do not need special equipment to see it
- It won’t come back for about a year
Homeschoolers: draw/color an illustration and record your observations of this current event.