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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Holly Bishop

Strawberry Moon rises over Manhattan skyline in rare space phenomenon

  • New York City 's skyline was illuminated by a Strawberry Moon on Monday night.
  • Footage showed the orange-hued moon moving past the Empire State Building in Manhattan.
  • The June full moon, the first of summer, is named after the strawberry harvest season in North America.
  • It is the lowest-hanging moon until 2043, which made it appear larger than usual.
  • This perceived increase in size is due to the moon illusion, where the moon seems bigger when close to the horizon.

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