Much to the delight of skygazers, the next full moon, also known as the Strawberry Supermoon, will peak on Tuesday, marking the second of four consecutive supermoons for the year. A super moon – the term was coined by astrologer Richard Nolle in 1979 – is a treat for skywatchers and photographers as the moon appears larger and brighter, giving them a spectacular opportunity to observe celestial events .

What is a Super Moon?

According to NASA, a supermoon occurs when a full or new moon coincides with its closest approach to Earth. The point closest to the orbit is called “perigee”, and when the full moon appears at perigee, it appears slightly brighter and larger than a normal full moon, hence its name.

Although it is difficult for people to tell the difference between the normal Moon and a super Moon, the difference between the two becomes obvious when you compare them with their side-by-side images.

According to reports, full moons are called full strawberry moons by Native American tribes because they signal a time to pick strawberries and other ripening fruits. The Strawberry Moon also marks the last full moon of spring or the first full moon of summer.

An old European name for this full moon is mead or honeymoon. It is also called the pink moon.

When can you watch Supermoon?

According to reports, the supermoon will appear opposite the Sun in Earth longitude at 7:52 a.m. EDT (5:22 p.m. IST) on June 14. for many time zones on Earth, and Wednesday morning from the Chatham Standard Time Zone eastward to the International Date Line. The Moon will appear full for approximately three days centered at this time, from Sunday evening through Wednesday morning,” NASA said.

Here is the full moon calendar for 2022, according to Old Farmers’ Almanac.

July 13: Buckmoon

August 11: Sturgeon Moon

September 10: Harvest Moon

October 9: Hunter’s Moon

November 8: Beaver Moon

December 7: Cold Moon