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Monday, 5 June 2023

The Strawberry Moon Shone Brightly

Strawberry Moon captured over England
The Full Moon marking the start of meteorological summer has been seen glowing in the sky above England. Many photographers captured images of the Strawberry Moon, which was visible from just after 21:00 BST on Saturday until just before 04:30 on Sunday.

photo credit : tracey1978tails
The Strawberry Moon in Overseal, Derbyshire reached peak illumination at 03:42 BST on Sunday

Its name is thought to come from Algonquian tribes in North America, with June being the month when strawberries begin to ripen for picking.

Historically, names like this would have served a purpose, helping to monitor the changing seasons.

photo credit : Kris Meaden
The Strawberry Moon was glowing above the historic castle on St Michael's Mount, Cornwall

Although it appeared spectacular, the Strawberry Moon was not considered a super-moon. The first super-moon of 2023, when a Full Moon is also at its closest point to Earth along this orbit, is expected in August.

Words, pictures and more to see here

... and talking strawberries why not enjoy some Strawberry Cheesecake
see recipe/more details here


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All the best Jan

33 comments:

Tom said...

...and I missed it.

roentare said...

The strawberry moon is a winner shot!

Elephant's Child said...

What a glorious sight. Thank you.

Mary Kirkland said...

Great moon shots.

Carola Bartz said...

The two images you chose to show are spectacular. The Strawberry Moon was very beautiful here as well, but not as fascinating as those pictures.
I love fresh strawberries when they're ripe and sweet. In Germany we have a summer drink called Erdbeerbowle, with fresh strawberries soaked in dry Riesling and then served with more wine and bubbly. It's delicious.

HappyK said...

Wow!! amazing moon.

Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti said...

We are still having almost daily rain storms so I'll not see this lovely moon in my area. I do love strawberries --my favorite birthday cake is a strawberry and whipped cream one. I'm making a small one this year even though it will be a milestone birthday! :)

Sandra Cox said...

Both the strawberry moon and cheesecake look amazing. I hope your week is amazing too;)

William Kendall said...

Beautiful!

Christine said...

Lovely important

Salty Pumpkin Studio said...

Gorgeous photos. Strawberry Moon was spectacular this year.
Strawberry cheesecake!

J.P. Alexander said...

Bella luna y gracias por l receta adoro las fresas. Te mando un beso.

Angie's Recipes said...

Such a beautiful sight!

Margaret D said...

Well the first photo of the moon is just awesome.

Jules said...

Wow! Those images are beautiful. X

Practical Parsimony said...

It is beautiful!

aussie aNNie said...

This is absolutey stunning. ♥

Donna said...

What a gorgeous Moon!
I love strawberry Anything!
hugs
Donna

José Antonio Sánchez Rumí said...

The moon has always been for me a source of inspiration, reflection, observation, many times looking at the moon I have reached that point I was looking for inside.
Best regards.

Francisco Manuel Carrajola Oliveira said...

Uma Lua espectacular.
Um abraço e boa semana.

Andarilhar
Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
Livros-Autografados

eileeninmd said...

Pretty moon photos. The strawberry cheesecake looks yummy!
Take care, enjoy your day!

kathyinozarks said...

Wow gorgeous moon we have been too cloudy here to see it thanks for the photos Have a good week hugs Kathy

Veronica Lee said...

What a sight to behold!

Those images are incredible!

Happy Tuesday!

CJ Kennedy said...

Rainy and cloudy to see the full moon here, so thanks for sharing that awesome photo.

gluten Free A_Z Blog said...

The photos of the strawberry moon are spectacular. I never heard of it before! So pretty and that cheesecake sounds amazing

Bill said...

What beautiful moon photos!

Elkes Lebensglück said...

Wonderful photos!

Jenn Jilks said...

We have a smoky orange moon with the wildfires!

baili said...

we have white stunning moon here though
these are spectacular and awesome images of moon and i thoroughly enjoyed the story behind name :)

Conniecrafter said...

Wow those are some cool pictures. We have been enjoying our strawberries that is for sure!

Debbie said...

amazing images of the moon!! strawberry season is awesome, there are so many nice desserts that can be made with fresh strawberries!!

Jeanie said...

Ours looked good. Yours looks spectacular! Great photo!

Snowbird said...

Oh, how very beautiful!xxx