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Top astronomy events for June 2024
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5/31/2024
From the changing seasons to a celestial alignment across the night sky, here are the top astronomy events to mark on your June 2024 calendar!
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Get ready for the arrival of summer in the Northern Hemisphere.
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And for the Southern Hemisphere, be sure to bundle up for the start of winter.
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Both begin on the solstice on June 20th at 4.50pm Eastern Time.
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It will be the earliest solstice in over 200 years, dating all the way back to 1796.
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On the next night, enjoy the early start of the new season under bright moonlight.
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The rise of the Strawberry Moon is on June 21st.
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It is the first full moon of the summer and is named after the strawberries that are ready
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to harvest.
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So why not enjoy the fruity treat under a moonlit sky as a tribute to its nickname.
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We stay on the topic with the moon as it continues its celestial journey across the night sky.
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On June 29th, the moon will form a straight line with the planets Jupiter, Mars and Saturn.
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The best time to view this celestial alignment is before sunrise, looking east.
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Reporting for AccuWeather, I'm Justin Pavlik.
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