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The first full day of summer 2024 ended with the ultimate cherry on top, or, in this case, a strawberry. The, the full moon for the month of June, rose across the world just after sunset last night, delighting stargazers across the world., but has also been recognized by other names, such as the Rose moon, in Europe. This year, the Strawberry Moon occurred one day after the Juneofficially reached full illumination last night at 9:08 p.m.
"The summer solstice Strawberry Moon rising through the trees as seen from Charlotte, North Carolina," McCarthy told Space.com in an email."Color was not enhanced -- this was the natural color as seen with the naked eye." The Strawberry Moon rises behind the Statue of Liberty as the sun sets on the summer solstice in New York City on June 20, 2024, as seen from Jersey City, New Jersey.But Hershorn didn't stop there. On the actual night of the Strawberry Moon he ventured to Weehawken, New Jersey to find a clear view of the Empire State Building, with the full moon appearing to crown the NYC icon.
The full moon rises behind over the Tower of Roca Vecchia in Roca Vecchia, Lecce, Italy, on June 21, 2024 in this photo by photojournalist Manuel Romano for NurPhoto and Getty Images.Remember Getty photography Gary Hershorn? He didn't just capture photos of the moon and NYC views. He spotted some moon gazers, too. Here, Hershorn captures the moment a group of skywatchers snapped a photo with the Empire State Building, Strawberry Moon and NYC skyline from Weehawken, New Jersey.
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