Each year brings a total of 12 or 13 full moons. Of those, usually three or maybe even four qualify as super moons, which applies to moons that are within 90% or greater of the moon’s mean closest approach to earth. This June, the last super moon of the year happens to be the Strawberry Moon. Get ready, South Carolina, because it’s a doozy.

The Algonquin tribes are credited with coining the name Strawberry Moon — which technically is the last full moon in any June.
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The Algonquins found the moon aligned with the short growing season of the strawberry, and with that the moon was named.
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It's also sometimes called the Honey Moon (not to be confused with the holiday newlyweds take, though).
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Later this month, the Strawberry Moon will make an appearance on the afternoon of June 24th at approximately 2:40 p.m.
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Of course, moon gazers all over South Carolina will be able to enjoy it through the night and into the morning hours of June 25th (a Friday, for those keeping score).
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Super moons are incredible displays, appearing at 14% larger than normal full moons. They illuminate a night sky in a magical way.
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Will you be setting a calendar reminder for June 24, 2021 so you don’t miss this phenomenal celestial event? We sure will!

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