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Attention space enthusiasts, night owls and early risers, the Earth, the Moon and the Sun have a gift for us this Saturday morning!
A penumbral lunar eclipse, also known as the “Strawberry Moon”, will occur in the very early hours of the morning when the Earth, the Moon and the Sun align. When this happens, the Earth blocks some of the Sun’s light from reaching the Moon and covers all or part of the Moon with its outer shadow.
The eclipse will begin at 3.45am (AEST) on Saturday 6 June in Sydney and will reach its peak at 5.24am (AEST) with clear skies expected to aid visibility.
Due to the time of the event in Australia, the display will be cut off at sunrise.
It is important to note that the name “Strawberry Moon” comes from the short growing season of strawberries in northeastern North America, NOT the color of the moon.
It will still be a sight, so set your alarm for the wee hours of the morning and admire the sky!
The Strawberry Moon will mark the beginning of the “eclipse” season, with upcoming events in July and November.
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