MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) – Look up! The June full moon, historically known as the “Strawberry Moon,” officially reaches its peak full phase Monday, June 29, at 7:57 p.m.
While that marks the exact moment of peak illumination, the moon will appear bright, round and full to the naked eye through Tuesday night.
Why Monday’s Moon Looks Different
This month’s full moon is unique because it will be the lowest-hanging full moon of the entire year.
Because the event occurs close to the summer solstice—when the sun reaches its highest daytime point in the sky—the moon traces the opposite path. Since a full moon sits directly opposite the sun, it will follow the year’s lowest arc across the night sky, staying closer to the horizon…