Rare 'Strawberry Moon' to light up Saudi skies on June 11
Saudi Gazette reportARAR — Skywatchers around the world including Saudi Arabia can witness on Wednesday, June 11, a rare astronomical phenomenon known as the “Great Lunar Standstill,” which occurs
Saudi Gazette reportARAR —
Skywatchers around the world including Saudi Arabia can witness on Wednesday, June 11, a rare astronomical phenomenon known as the “Great Lunar Standstill,” which occurs approximately once every 18.6 years.This phenomenon occurs when the tilt of the moon's orbit reaches its maximum north-south deviation, causing the moon to rise and set at the farthest points of the horizon.
The Astronomy and Space Club explained that this phenomenon will coincide this year with the rise of the "Strawberry Moon" from the farthest southern point, in a striking astronomical spectacle that can be seen with the naked eye under clear skies.
This phenomenon is a rare astronomical event, and will not occur again until 2043, making it a unique opportunity for astronomy enthusiasts, photographers, and skywatchers to document this unique event.
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