A rare celestial event is coming to the area tonight.
A strawberry full moon will occur Tuesday night (June 10) and throughout the early hours of Wednesday morning.
This lunar event occurs approximately every 18.6 years and is linked to a major lunar standstill. This June, the moon will appear lower along the horizon than it has in decades.
The best time to view this moon will be at 1:43 a.m.
For the best visibility, look along the eastern horizon just after sunset.
As the moon rises, viewers may notice a golden or amber hue due to its low position.
The strawberry moon was named by Indigenous groups and farmers, marking the time of year when strawberries are harvested.
However, Strathmore is currently under an Environment and Climate Change Canada special air quality statement. The smoky conditions from wildfire smoke may impact visibility.
This phenomenon will occur again in 2043.