Strawberry moon to shine bright in Houston’s clear skies

HOUSTON (CW39)- Another month, another full moon. This time, Houstonians will get the chance to see the strawberry full moon. Although it won’t look like a the actual fruit in the sky, it will be big and bright.

The moon will reach peak illumination on June 29 at 6:56 pm Central Time.

What to know:

  • Peak time: 6:56 p.m. Wednesday, April 1.
  • The name: It’s named after the season when strawberries start to ripen
  • Houston view: Mostly Clear skies expected
  • Next moon: The “Buck Moon” arrives on July 29.

Will the moon be shaped like a strawberry?

No, the moon will still look like a normal full moon.

The name comes from the wild strawberries that ripen during the summer month…

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