Did you know the Strawberry Moon is named after the season to harvest strawberries in the United States?

Did you know about these other fun facts?

• Members of the Algonquin tribe originally gave it the fruity title because it coincided with the time their strawberries were ready to harvest
• The best time to see it is in the morning
• It is the smallest full moon
• It is also the lowest moon
• The amber hue of a Strawberry Moon also inspired the name “honeymoon” and is rumored to be the inspiration behind the same name for a couple’s post-wedding honeymoon vacation
• You do not need special equipment to see it
• It won’t come back for about a year

Homeschoolers: draw/color an illustration and record your observations of this current event.