Full Strawberry Moon Appearing In Singapore On 6 June, Will Last 3 Days

By Rachel Yohannan on 03 Jun 2020

Senior Digital Editor

Nature never ceases to amaze us - even in a concrete jungle like Singapore. Just a couple of days ago, we witnessed a fiery sunset with double rainbow, and prior to that, we were treated to the rare sight of iridescent clouds.

The spectacles of the sky don’t stop there. In the wee hours of Saturday, 6 June 2020, we’ll be anticipating a brilliant Strawberry Moon that will last for 3 days.

Read on to find out more about the Strawberry Moon in Singapore!

Photo from @dianacruzrivera via Instagram

Based on its name, you might expect the Strawberry Moon to be pink or red in colour, but that may not necessarily be the case. The moniker came about mainly because this phenomenon happens during the peak strawberry harvest season in America.

Photo from @excbabe via Instagram

However, if you’re lucky enough, you might still catch it with a slight pinkish tinge, depending on its position and where you’re viewing it from. For this, the Strawberry Moon is also known as the Rose Moon.

Some also call it the Honey Moon, and this is where the term “honeymoon” is believed to originate from, as people used to drink honey mead during weddings in June.

Photo from @holistic_chick via Instagram

The Strawberry Moon will be happening on 6 June in Singapore. Specifically, the full moon will occur at exactly 3.12am, according to the moon phase report. You now have a legitimate reason to stay up all night watching your K-dramas or playing computer games - but don’t get too absorbed such that you miss it!

Photo from ABC News

Not to worry if you happen to sleep through the optimum period, as the Strawberry Moon is said to last for around 3 days. However, the best time to catch it would probably be when it’s at its brightest, so get your camera ready and gear yourself up for a long night ahead.

Photo from @elpatrickismo via Instagram