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The moon should appear low on the horizon this evening
London stargazers to get another chance to see ‘strawberry moon’ tonight – When and where to look
- London stargazers are set to witness the spectacular “strawberry moon” tonight as it appears low on the horizon.
- The June full moon, which occurred in the early hours of Tuesday morning, will still appear full this evening when it rises around 10pm from the south-east. The name coincides with the strawberry harvesting season in North America.
- Dr Ed Bloomer, astronomer at the Royal Observatory Greenwich, said the moon will begin creeping above the horizon at about 10.30pm. It may be visible to people in built-up areas slightly later.
- “Tonight you are going to see a very close approximation of the full face of the moon,” Dr Bloomer explained.
- The moon will reach its highest point at approximately 2am and will appear particularly bright and cartoon-like as it sits low on the horizon.
- “It’s great for naked eye observations,” Dr Bloomer added. “It’s nice and easy to see.”
- Observers are encouraged to look at the moon over the next couple of nights to witness the changes, whether using the naked eye, binoculars, or a telescope.
Read more about the Strawberry Moon: When Strawberry Moon to light up London in highlight of lunar calendar
