Among European colonists of the Americas according to space.com, the June full moon was known as the Rose Moon. Celtic-speaking peoples called it the Moon of Horses.
Some native peoples in the northeastern U.S. called this moon the Strawberry Moon, as June is when wild strawberries native to the Americas ripen in that region. That name was hardly universal, though (and the strawberry-ripening connection would vary, because the plant ripens earlier or later depending on location).Names among Native Americans for the full moons differed according to the local culture and environment; the Cherokees called the full moon of June the Green Corn Moon, since that was the growing season, and the Diné (Navajo) called it a Planting Moon. The Tlingit peoples of the Pacific Northwest called the June full moon the Birth Moon, according to "Tlingit Moon & Tide," a teacher's resource for Native children published by the University of Alaska.
For Muslims, the June full moon occurs on 15 Ramadan, the month of religious fasting.
And while Northern Hemisphere cultures associated summer full moons with warm weather and abundance, in the Southern Hemisphere it was different; in New Zealand, the Māori lunar calendar called the first month of the year — which starts with the new moon of May and ends with the new moon in June — "Pipiri." The Māori people described this moon with the phrase, "All things on Earth are contracted because of the cold," according to the "Teara Encyclopedia of New Zealand." The night of the full moon was named Rākau-nui, accompanied by the (translated) phrase, "The moon is filled out. Produce from the sea is the staple food."
Whether you're enjoying the warm weather in the Northern Hemisphere or gearing up for winter in the Southern Hemisphere, the minimoon is worth checking out. Even if this moon is below your horizon during its peak fullness on Friday or its apogee about 15 hours before that, the satellite will still look full and (sort of) small before and after those times. You won't have another chance to see a miniature full moon until July 27, 2018.
Today, earthsky.com tells us – June 9, 2017 – it’s the farthest full moon and thereby the smallest full moon of the year. We’ve heard it called the micro-moon or mini-moon. By the way, that bright “star” near tonight’s moon is actually the planet Saturn.
Image via NASA
The crest of the moon’s full phase comes on June 9, 2017 at precisely 13:10 Universal Time.
Although the full moon occurs at the same instant all around the world, our clocks read differently in various time zones. In the United States, the moon turns exactly full on June 9, at 9:10 a.m. EDT, 8:10 a.m. CDT, at 7:10 a.m. MDT and 6:10 a.m. PST.
So in the Americas, the full moon happens during the daylight hours on June 9, when the sun is above our horizon and the moon is below it.
No matter where you live worldwide, look for the moon to appear plenty full on the night of June 9. As with any moon at the vicinity of full moon, it’ll light up the nighttime from early evening until dawn.
In North America, we often call the June full moon by the Strawberry Moon; and more generally in the Northern Hemisphere, the June full moon goes by the appellation of Rose Moon or Honey Moon.
But in recent years, we’ve also heard the term micro-moon to describe the year’s smallest full moon. It’s not a name (like Strawberry Moon) tied to folklore. It’s not bound to a particular month or season.
It’s just a modern term to describe the year’s smallest moon.
Image via the US Naval Observatory. Day and night sides of Earth at the instant of the June 2017 full moon (2017 June 9 at 13:10 Universal Time). The shadow line at left depicts sunrise June 9 and the shadow line at right represents sunset June 9.
Like most astronomers, we at EarthSky used to call the year’s smallest full moon an apogee full moon.
The terms mini-moon and micro-moon stem from popular culture. They roll off the tongue more easily than apogee full moon. As some indication of the appellation’s growing popularity, we’ve found that the NASA Astronomy Photo of the Day and timeanddate.org sites both like to call the year’s smallest full moon a micro-moon.
In many respects, the micro-moon is the antithesis of a supermoon. The micro-moon, or the full moon aligning with apogee, is the polar opposite of a full moon supermoon, the full moon coinciding with perigee.
Fourmilab’s lunar perigee and apogee calculator
Supermoon versus micro-moon in the year 2007, - Wikimedia Commons.
Every month for the next seven lunar months, the full moon will come closer and closer to Earth until the full moon finally coincides with perigee (instead of apogee) on January 2, 2018, to present the closest and largest full moon (plus the closest and largest supermoon) of 2018. Then seven lunar months after the closest and largest full moon supermoon on January 2, 2018, it’ll be the smallest full moon micro-moon all over again on July 27, 2018.
But for now, enjoy the year’s smallest full moon near the planet Saturn on June 9, 2017!
Bottom line: The micro-moon or mini-moon – smallest full moon of 2017 – comes on June 9. It lies about 30,000 miles (50,000 km) farther away from Earth than does the new moon supermoon of May 25, 2017.
The Full Moon today according to astrologyking.com, June 9, 2017, is at 18° Sagittarius and indicates a turning point or mini crisis involving your relationships or finances. Transform and Heal.
The full moon continues a process of transformation you started in the last two weeks. This is a full moon to transform and heal the devastating pain from illness, broken hearts, broken homes and runaway financial debt.
Full Moon Meaning
A full moon is Sun opposite Moon which highlights opposing forces or polarities in your life. These can include your ego versus emotions, your work versus home, or what you need versus what you want. Inner tension and external pressures can lead to personal conflict and crises that drain your energy.
The lunar qualities of emotions and instincts reach their peak at a full moon. Use you increased emotional strength and intuition to overcome any challenges. Subconscious awareness allows for an impartial and balanced look at your personal relationships. You will clearly see any relationship dynamics or negative feelings causing disharmony.
A full moon has a relationship to the previous new moon. Your May 25 new moon goals can now be fine-tuned or completed, it is harvest time. You can make emotional adjustments in response to those new goals. The full moon effect lasts for two weeks up to the next new moon, in this case the June 23 new moon.
Astrology
Today's full moon at 18°53′ Sagittarius Sign is in Ophiuchus Constellation. Sometimes called the 13th Sign of the Zodiac, Ophiuchus the Snake Holder gives passion and a blindly good heart. But also waste, seduction, hostility, unseen dangers and slander. As Asclepius the doctor he rules disease, medicine and poisoning.
Fixed star Sabik at 18°12′ Sagittarius brings anxiety, lost energy, perversion and malice. With the Moon, this star also brings secrecy, jealousy and trouble through relatives. Full moon June 2017 should trigger a rise in infectious disease, epidemics or a possible pandemic.
Neptune stations retrograde within this moon phase on June 16. For different reasons than above, during Neptune retrograde 2017 there will be an increase in infectious diseases as a result of epidemics or possibly a pandemic affecting millions of people.
Aspects
Sun quincunx Pluto represents a turning point in life. With a powerful orb of only 0°02′, this aspect should make full moon June 2017 feel more like a crisis or threat than a turning point. An intense buildup of pressure could bring neurotic, obsessive or destructive behaviors.
An event or person may trigger this tipping point by taking away your personal power. In relationships you could react by trying to control and manipulate, resulting in conflict and bruised egos. This is turn could lead to drugs abuse, further manipulation or even violence.
This evolutionary process has karmic causes and implications. You may need to compromise to escape the dark sides of Pluto and Ophiuchus. A positive response would be the sublimation your ego and letting go, trusting in a higher power. You can heal with Ophiuchus and transform your life with Pluto.
Moon sesquisquare Venus is minor aspect but significant because of the 0°41′ orb. Like Moon square Venus it will increase your need for pleasure through love and affection. However, the secrecy and jealousy from the fixed star and manipulation from Pluto will bring moodiness, self-indulgence and maybe some conflict.
A healthy relationship may undergo some uncomfortable moments but continue evolving ever higher. Unsatisfying relationships may suffer from disloyalty or other forms or disrespect. Trying to satisfy your need for intimacy with a stranger would only cause problems because of carelessness and low standards.
Moon conjunct Saturn is a major aspect but not strong because the orb is over six degrees. It is still worth mentioning because it fits the overall theme of struggling against the odds and battling negative influences.
Hindrances and restrictions will impact on your home and family life. Some drama involving your home, parents, children or your partner will be very trying on your emotions and may lead to feelings of rejection and depression.
Self-discipline and emotional maturity will help you through. Try to overcome feelings of guilt about the past. Exposing emotional vulnerabilities and opening up to loved ones will enable the nurturing and closer bonding you might need to overcome the crisis.
Jupiter quincunx Neptune supports the tipping point theme. It suggests an imbalance involving health and spiritual belief. It will test your faith in someone or something. In order to grow and expand you have to dream and take risks. Now you will find the limits of what is possible in the current conditions.
Summary
Venus retrograde square Saturn retrograde for most of May 2017 already placed a lot of strain on love relationships and on personal finances. The previous new moon on May 25 brought more tears or sudden events related to your love life or finances.
There has been so much terrible suffering from illness, broken hearts, broken homes and runaway financial debt. The remedies have involved a process of transformation that started before the June 9 full moon.
Aspects in the full moon June 2017 astrology chart show a turning point or mini crisis involving a relationship or finances. Ophiuchus can signal drug or alcohol poisoning, a health crisis or very nasty influence in your love life.
Transforming your relationships or finances now becomes more emotional and begins to impact more strongly on your home and family life. This is a full moon for transformation and healing.
The major transformation caused by Saturn trine Uranus 2017 is still going strong. The North Node grand trine is still there from the May 25 new moon. Positive karma and soul evolution will come from the transformation and healing you complete in the next two weeks.
Full Moon June 2017 Times and Dates
Los Angeles: June 9 - 6:10 PM
Denver: June 9 - 7:10 PM
St. Louis: June 8 - 8:10 PM
New York: June 9 - 9:09 PM
London: June 10 - 2:10 AM
Image: Strawberry moon over Lady Liberty - Wikipedia
