The Dutch Observatory

June 23, 2008 on 11:49 am | In Moon | Comments Off

The full Moon of June 18th was a “solstice moon”, coming only two days before the beginning of northern summer. This is significant because the sun and full Moon are like kids on a see-saw; when one is high, the other is low. This week’s high solstice sun gives us a low, horizon-hugging Moon and a strong Moon Illusion.
However, I did get a double treat!!  In addition to the Moon illusion, the Moon and the surrounding sky was deep orange.  What a sight!!