We've got ourselves a solstice, ladies and gentlemen. Today marks the official first day of summer, meaning that it's the longest day of the year (in terms of daylight). But once the sun sets, skywatchers across the world will be treated to a delightfully-named sight: a strawberry moon.
Contrary to what the name suggests, a strawberry moon is not some adorable celestial body made out of fruit, but rather the moniker attached to a full moon that takes place in June. According to the Old Farmer's Almanac, Algonquin tribes used to use the moon as an indicator that they should start picking strawberries.
Tonight will be the first time since 1967 that a full moon has fallen on the same day as the summer solstice, and it isn't expected to happen again for another 46 years, according to EarthSky. The moon is set to rise at 8:41pm ET tonight, so set your alarm and start polishing off your telescope.
It's unclear whether or not the pair of celestial events will produce any dark magic tonight, but we're certainly hoping that it's a truly witchy evening.
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