Strawberry moon about Vienna: A heavenly spectacle is waiting for you!

Strawberry moon about Vienna: A heavenly spectacle is waiting for you!

Wien, Österreich - in Vienna is a very special astronomical event at the door. On Tuesday and Wednesday evening, June 10th and 11th, 2025, star lovers can admire the so-called strawberry moon. This full moon, which has received its name from the indigenous people of America, only occurs every 19 years and will not be seen in this form since 2007. The strawberry moon is particularly deep above the horizon and ensures fascinating light games when he is reddish or orange appears.

The technical term for this rare spectacle is "Major Lunar Standstill" or simply "strawberry moon". The origins of this name go back to the time when the forest berries were ripe in June. In addition to the strawberry moon, the names such as "Heißer Moon", "Honeyweinmond", "Rosenmond" and "Honigmond" are also spread. On both evenings, the best observation times between 9:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.

weather and the best places for observation

The weather forecast promises pleasant temperatures from 17 to 19 degrees in the evening with a clear sky. Ideal for a nightly moon show! There are several places in Vienna that are ideal:

• Kahlenberg (Free Ostblick)
• Sophienalpe (parking lot at the hotel)
• terrace of the Danube Tower (open until 10:30 p.m., last lift arrival at 9:45 p.m.)
• "360 degrees Ocean Sky" restaurant in the house of the sea (open until 11 p.m.)

Unfortunately, the event with a large double telescope in the Urania Steinwarte is already sold out, but the observation options are numerous.

The phenomenon of the Lunar Stillstill

The phenomenon of the strawberry moon, also known as Lunar Standstill, is a fascinating natural event that arises when the moon reaches its extreme northern or southern position during a tropical month. The declination of the moon varies between 18.134 ° and 28.725 ° in a cycle of 18.6 years. The last major Lunar Still Still took place in December 2024, the next will follow in 2043. The special astronomical event leads to the fact that the moon is at extreme heights and depths in the sky, which affects visibility, such as wikipedia explained.

The natural spectacle historically has great importance. Many ancient cultures, including Bronze Age societies, have built monuments that were aligned in the direction of the moon increases and inputs during such events. The moon not only affects our nights, but also the tides. During a lunar stand still, these forces can be reinforced, which show from Merkur

Take the opportunity to watch the strawberry moon - an experience that you don't have every day! Whether alone or with friends, enjoy the magical moments under the starry sky in Vienna.