2024 Strawberry Moon and Summer Solstice Almost Coincide on June 21

The full moon on June 21, 2024, known as the 'Strawberry Moon,' coincides closely with the summer solstice, an event that occurs only once every 19 to 20 years. This alignment causes the moon to appear lower in the sky and larger due to the sun reaching its highest point, as reported by The Old Farmer’s Almanac. Full illumination will be at 6:10 p.m. in Los Angeles, and the best viewing time is just after sunset when it rises in the southeast sky, appearing large and golden-hued. Though it may look exceptionally large, it is not a supermoon, which will next occur in August. The 'Strawberry Moon' gets its name from the strawberry harvesting season and is also known by various other names like the honey, mead, rose, or flower moon. Weather forecasts across different regions vary, with some areas expecting clear skies while others might experience cloudy or rainy conditions.