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elleng

(130,865 posts)
Mon Jun 20, 2016, 03:50 AM Jun 2016

Watch the Rare Summer Solstice Full Moon LIVE!

The First Full Moon on the Solstice Since 1948



On Monday, June 20th, at 8:00 PM EDT | 5:00 PM PDT | 00:00 UTC (International Times), join The Old Farmer’s Almanac Editor to witness a rare event as the Full Moon rises on the same day as the Summer Solstice, an event which hasn’t occurred for nearly 70 years.



This show will be broadcast right to YOUR computer or mobile from our partner Slooh’s flagship observatory at the Institute of Astrophysics in the Canary Islands.



During the broadcast, Slooh host, Paul Cox will be joined by Almanac astronomer Bob Berman to discuss this rare astronomical combination, including why it’s been so long since the last one, when such a combination is mathematically predicted to happen every 15 years.



“Having a full moon land smack on the solstice is a truly rare event,” says Berman. “We probably won't push people off pyramids like the Mayans did, but Slooh will very much celebrate this extraordinary day of light with fascinating factoids and amazing live telescope feeds.”

http://www.almanac.com/content/first-day-summer-2016-summer-solstice?

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Watch the Rare Summer Solstice Full Moon LIVE! (Original Post) elleng Jun 2016 OP
Oh damn, they're going to tie me down again pinboy3niner Jun 2016 #1
OH NO! elleng Jun 2016 #2
just for you countryjake Jun 2016 #3
Thankyou pinboy3niner Jun 2016 #6
... countryjake Jun 2016 #7
Not a BATHROOM on the right? LOL!!! nt MADem Jun 2016 #9
So pinboy made a typo pinboy3niner Jun 2016 #13
LOL--I thought you were giving us a toney pronunciation of "bar room!!!" MADem Jun 2016 #14
I knew what pinboy meant but sat here & actually pronounced it aloud... countryjake Jun 2016 #15
HERE, boy! elleng Jun 2016 #10
Stunning pic, elleng! Is that this Strawberry Moon? n/t countryjake Jun 2016 #16
Yes, that's it's name, elleng Jun 2016 #17
Yup, I know all about Strawberry moons, but I meant is it THIS one? countryjake Jun 2016 #18
Yes, this is IT, elleng Jun 2016 #19
Absolutely beautiful! countryjake Jun 2016 #20
Thanks. elleng Jun 2016 #21
Tomorrow is a rare 10% chance of rain Cassiopeia Jun 2016 #4
OH NO! RAIN! elleng Jun 2016 #5
Lol, 10% is 'no chance of rain' Cassiopeia Jun 2016 #11
Good. elleng Jun 2016 #12
HERE! elleng Jun 2016 #8
Does this phenomena mean the moon will appear differently? Hoppy Jun 2016 #22
I think just big (as it's FULL,) elleng Jun 2016 #23

pinboy3niner

(53,339 posts)
6. Thankyou
Mon Jun 20, 2016, 05:24 AM
Jun 2016

I'm a big fan of Fogerty, seen him perform many times.

Always remember, There's a barhroom on the right.

countryjake

(8,554 posts)
7. ...
Mon Jun 20, 2016, 05:26 AM
Jun 2016

Last edited Mon Jun 20, 2016, 06:33 AM - Edit history (3)

I knew that

(thought of it just as soon as I saw that werewolf pic you'd posted...I think one of the best movie scenes ever is in "American Werewolf in London" with Creedence playing, right before the big "transformation". Him pacing around in the flat before dark, growling at himself in the mirror, checking his teeth...)

Found it:

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xfbwh1_an-american-werewolf-in-london-bad-moon-rising-scene_shortfilms

MADem

(135,425 posts)
14. LOL--I thought you were giving us a toney pronunciation of "bar room!!!"
Mon Jun 20, 2016, 06:00 AM
Jun 2016

Which would work, too...!!!!

countryjake

(8,554 posts)
15. I knew what pinboy meant but sat here & actually pronounced it aloud...
Mon Jun 20, 2016, 06:12 AM
Jun 2016

singing it to myself, thinking maybe there was some other misheard lyric that I wasn't aware of.

Baaarhroom

(I knew several people who really did think he was singing "bathroom on the right", mostly young 'uns and my grandma, too.)

elleng

(130,865 posts)
17. Yes, that's it's name,
Mon Jun 20, 2016, 06:19 AM
Jun 2016

What is the Strawberry Moon?

It is a full moon, which occurs in June, named by early Native American tribes. It is a full moon like any other, but marks the beginning of the strawberry season. The two events coincide once every 70 years.

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/summer-solstice-2016-when-is-it-date-longest-day-what-why-strawberry-full-moon-stonehenge-a7089941.html

countryjake

(8,554 posts)
18. Yup, I know all about Strawberry moons, but I meant is it THIS one?
Mon Jun 20, 2016, 06:23 AM
Jun 2016

Did you take that tonight? Your photo is a beauty!

Cassiopeia

(2,603 posts)
11. Lol, 10% is 'no chance of rain'
Mon Jun 20, 2016, 05:48 AM
Jun 2016

And likely clear skies this time of year. Should be perfect even from the backyard

And only coming about half way.

elleng

(130,865 posts)
23. I think just big (as it's FULL,)
Mon Jun 20, 2016, 01:58 PM
Jun 2016

and BRIGHT as the sun will be around longer than other days, Hoppy.


June solstice full moon in 2016


Celebrate a solstice full moon on June 20, 2016, the first summer solstice full moon in the Northern Hemisphere since 1967's Summer of Love.


What's special about a full moon?


You know it when you see it, but what makes a full moon full?


Things to notice at the June solstice

http://earthsky.org/tonight/solstice-brings-northernmost-sunset




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