Wow! There’s so much to say about the June 2025 full moon! All June full moons ride low, but this will be the lowest full moon in decades. That’s because we’re in the midst of a Major Lunar Standstill. Plus, this full moon, which carries the name Strawberry Moon, will be near a beloved bright star, red Antares, Heart of the Scorpion in the constellation Scorpius. And there’s more! Watch for this full moon on the night of June 10-11! And join EarthSky’s Deborah Byrd at 12:15 p.m. CD...| EarthSky
View at EarthSky Community Photos. | Amr Abdulwahab captured this image of the Milky Way on July 8, 2022. Amr wrote: “Sahara el Beyda, the White Desert Protected Area, is a national park in Egypt, first established as a protected area in 2002. It is located in the Farafra depression, 28 miles (45 km) north of the town of Qsar El Farafra. Part of the park is in the Farafra Oasis (New Valley Governorate). The park is the site of large white chalk rock formations, created through erosion by wi...| EarthSky
Argh! They’re at it again. Memes are circulating suggesting a planet alignment in early June 2025. True or not true? Night sky expert Deborah Byrd of EarthSky has the scoop – plus a REAL planet forecast for June – beginning at 12:15 p.m. CDT (17:15 UTC) on Monday, June 2. Join live, and we’ll answer your questions!| EarthSky