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June’s Full Moon – Does A Full Moon Really Affect Us?

Author Cody
Strawberry supermoon over strawberry fields

June’s full moon is happening tomorrow night.  Now, I’m not one to really track the phases of the moon.  Like most people, I do notice when the moon is shining particularly bright and looks beautiful.  But, there’s a reason I’ve taken a little bit more interest in the moon lately.  And I’ll explain below!

June’s Full Moon

According to Space.com, June’s full moon will be tomorrow, Saturday, June 3rd, at 11:42 p.m. EST.  Although the moon wasn’t completely full last night, I did notice it looked almost full as I walked by dogs this morning.  It will also look that way the day after the “peak.”

The full moon in June is often known as the “Strawberry Moon.  That’s related to berries that appear in North America around this time.  One Indian tribe, the Ojibwe, celebrated the Strawberry Moon with feasts, welcoming friends and family, and also used it as a time to let go of judgment.

Does The Full Moon Affect Us?

I’m not sure if it’s from growing up in the South, or if it happens everywhere.  But I’ve always heard the full moon can make people crazy. And honestly, I think it’s true!  I’ve worked in restaurants and retail… and we always joked that it must be a full moon when things got really crazy.  I’ve also heard hospitals get a little crazy too and a lot of babies are born.  I guess if the moon has a strong gravitational pull that affects the ocean, I can only assume it would affect us too!

Why I’m Tracking The Moon

You might have heard me talk about my dog Harley.  She’s a pit mix that we’ve had for about 7 years.  Back in March, she had her first seizure.  Since then, she’s had quite a few of them.

I’ve talked to numerous people about Harley and her seizures.  And I’d posted about it on Facebook too.  We’ve been trying to find out if there’s a trigger for the seizures.  At first we thought it was related to moth balls that a neighbor had put out.  But, after doing some tracking, we haven’t been able to prove that theory.

I had a co-worker that mentioned their dog has seizures when there are changes in the barometric pressure.  But I also had someone comment on Facebook that their daughter’s dog had seizures around a full moon.

So that’s why I started looking into moon phases!  I didn’t see a correlation between her seizures and the barometric pressure, so watching the moon seemed like the next thing to track.

I have been marking down when she has a seizure.  And her last one was around May 5th… which coincidentally was the last full moon.  So, needless to say, I am going to be hypervigilant with her this weekend.

She is on anti-seizure medication three times a day.  But I have read that medicine won’t necessarily erradicate the seizures.  The hope is for the medication to make them less frequent and less severe.  Honestly, I hope it gets rid of them.  Hers are terrifying and I feel so helpless.

While I love looking at a beautiful full moon, I am definintely a little more anxious as they come now. But if you’re out tomorrow night, be sure to check out June’s full moon, the Strawberry Moon!

4 Spectacular Celestial Events Await You In The Coming Weeks

June is here, and guess what? There are some cool astronomical events coming your way, right above you, as we transition from spring to summer. In June, there are several fascinating celestial events to look forward to. One notable event is the Summer solstice, which marks the beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere and winter in the Southern Hemisphere. It’s the day with the longest daylight and shortest night of the year.

Additionally, June often brings a variety of meteor showers, such as the Arietids and the Bootids. These meteor showers offer the opportunity to witness shooting stars streaking across the night sky. Depending on your location and timing, there may be planets visible in the evening or morning sky, such as Jupiter, Saturn, or Venus.

Some people are deeply fascinated with the ever-changing phases of the moon and the breathtaking displays of meteor showers. For them, these celestial events are like magical experiences. These stargazing and astronomy enthusiasts eagerly mark their calendars, ready to immerse themselves in the beauty and wonder of these celestial phenomena whenever they occur.

Get ready to witness these four celestial happenings over the next few weeks.

  • June 3: The Strawberry Moon

    We’re in for a treat on June 3 at 11:42 p.m. It’s going to be the brightest full moon of the season, which is called the Strawberry Moon. The name was given by the Algonquin tribes. It can be seen from the evening of Friday, June 2, all the way till the morning of Monday, June 5, as NASA says.

  • June 7: Peak of Arietid Meteor Shower

    The Arietid meteor shower is happening, and it’s going on until June 17. But here’s the exciting part, it will reach its peak on June 7, says the International Meteor Organization (IMO). It’s a daytime meteor shower, but spotting them might be a bit challenging. These meteors streak across the sky while the sun is shining. But no worries, NASA says if you’re up for the challenge, try looking towards the Aries constellation right before dawn. You might just catch a few of these elusive shooting stars.

  • June 10: Peak of Zeta Perseid Meteor Shower

    Also, coming up in June is the zeta Perseids. They’re going to hit their peak on June 10, according to the IMO. Like many others, this meteor shower may be difficult to see. NASA says you should try gazing 5 degrees above the horizon at sunrise. You might be able to catch a few meteors streaking through the sky.

  • June 21: Summer Solstice

    It’s not only the official beginning of the summer season on June 21, but it’s also one of the longest days of the year. It’s called the summer solstice. This is when the sun reaches its highest point in the sky and starts heading south as the year goes on.

“Cody” Blaine Jackson is one half of the Kicks Wake Up Krew on Kicks 99, and also serves as the Digital Program Director for Beasley Media Group in Augusta. She’s a Georgia native but currently resides just across the river in South Carolina. She started in the radio industry as a part-time board operator, and moved up through various roles, including on-air positions and program director for multiple stations. Her passions include fitness and anything to do with animals, as she has two fur babies, her dogs Harley and Waylon. Cody likes to write about pets, fitness and Augusta local events.

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