If you find the moon half as magical as we do, there’s a celestial event later this month you absolutely can’t miss. The last super moon of 2021, known as the Strawberry Moon, will rise over the Arizona sky on the night of June 24, and it promises to be an awe-inspiring spectacle.

If you thought last month's total lunar eclipse was neat, just wait until you see what June has in store.
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On the 24 of this month, the Full Strawberry Moon will illuminate the night sky and make for a truly enchanting scene.
The moon is set to reach peak fullness at around 1 p.m. MST, which means the sun will obscure our view.
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Don't fret, though - it'll still look plenty full that night and the evening before!
One of the most incredible things about this particular moon is that it's a "Super Moon."
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Super moons are full moons that coincide with perigee, or the closest the moon comes to the earth in its orbit. This results in a larger-than-usual full moon.

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Despite its name, the moon will not actually appear bright pink.
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It's called the "Strawberry Moon" in reference to the abundance of strawberry plants that are ready for harvest in June.
The term was coined by the Algonquin, Ojibwe, Dakota, and Lakota peoples, among others.
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Alternative names for the June full moon include the Blooming Moon, Green Corn Moon, and Hoer Moon.
No more super moons will occur in 2021, so you won't want to miss this one.
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Eyes to the sky, Arizona!
You won't need any special equipment to see the Strawberry Moon in all its glory, so it can easily be viewed from your front or backyard.
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Perhaps you'll even invite a few friends over for a celestial celebration - how fun would that be?

To learn more about the Strawberry Moon, click here.

Will you turn your eyes skyward on the night of June 24 to see the Full Strawberry Super Moon? Tell us your thoughts in the comments section below, and check out our previous article for a place in Arizona where you can observe the cosmos year-round.

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