June is the month in which summer begins in North hemisphere. It means that solstice which gives way to this season, but also to the first meteor shower of the summer period. These are two of astronomical events the most important events of the month, but not the only ones. There are many more dates that astronomy enthusiasts can record.
Logically, there will be full moon. There’s always at least one. And, as happens every month, it will have one or more titles related to ancient Native American legends.
Moreover, these astronomical events are accompanied by many unions interesting. Summer begins in the northern hemisphere, and winter begins in the south. Perhaps nighttime temperatures will make trips to see the northern skies more enjoyable. But with a good coat, others can also enjoy these and other upcoming astronomical events.
The protagonist of the astronomical events of June, dedicated to the solstice.
June 20 at 20:46 UTC (22:46 Spanish Peninsular Time) the north pole will tilt towards the Sun, which will reach its northernmost position in the sky. This is how summer begins in the northern hemisphere and winter in the south.
strawberry moon
The full moon in June is called Strawberry moon or pink moon. For this reason, there are those who think that it is a pink moon, colored by some strange phenomenon. But nothing could be further from the truth.
The moon looks the same color as always. If it is known as the Strawberry Moon, it is because it coincides with the time when the Native Americans collected these ripe fruits, so they knew it by that name. Rose bushes also bloom in summer, so this Moon is associated with roses. But with a flowernot color.
On this occasion we will be able to see it from 22nd of Junebut we insist: its color will be the same as always.
First meteor shower of summer
Of all the meteor showers of the summer, and perhaps the year, the most famous Perseids. However, before that there are others, less intense, but also interesting. This is the case, for example, with the June Butidas. This is a meteor shower that occurs from June 22 to July 2, although its maximum peak occurs around night from 26 to 27 June.
Meteors can be seen throughout the night, but there are two things to consider. For one thing, the time when the largest numbers will be visible will be in the early morning of June 27, just before dawn. However, the Moon will be close Last quarter, is still very lit, so visibility will be difficult. The good thing about this is that the satellite will rise into the sky just before 1 a.m., so this may be the best time to enjoy this meteor shower coming from the comet’s debris. 7P/Pons-Winnecke. In August, the Perseids, the queens of summer astronomical events in the northern hemisphere, will arrive. But this is a good way to whet your appetite.
In fact, this is not the only meteor shower from the June astronomical events. Arietids have been flying across the sky since April 14 and will continue to do so until June 24. So this is a meteor shower that is very widespread in time. However, its maximum is around June 10. In this case, the Moon won’t appear in the sky until the early morning, so we might be able to see a shooting star before bed. It’s a little rain, but they’re all worth a look.
The conjunction of these astronomical events
As with all astronomical events, we cannot forget the June conjunctions. The Moon will play a major role in some of the most important ones. For example, we will see it next to Mars on June 3, Jupiter on the 5th and Saturn on the 27th. In addition, on June 4 there will be a conjunction between Jupiter and Mercury.
Source: Hiper Textual
