File photo. [Thanassis Stavrakis/AP]
The June full moon, traditionally known as the Strawberry Moon and hailed as one of the brightest of the year, will light up the night sky on Monday, offering a striking spectacle for stargazers and photographers.
The moon will reach its full phase in the early hours of Tuesday, at 2.56 a.m. Greece time, when it is directly opposite the sun and appears fully illuminated. To celebrate the full moon, the Gennadius Library of the American School of Classical Studies at Athens will host a special evening of poetry on Tuesday dedicated to summer and the romantic works of Greek Nobel laureates George Seferis and Odysseas Elytis as part of its centennial events.
Despite its name, the Strawberry Moon does not turn pink or red. The term originates from Native American traditions, where full moons marked seasonal changes and agricultural activities. June’s full moon signaled the harvest of wild strawberries.
