June’s full Strawberry Moon will rise on Monday, June 29, at 7:58 p.m. EDT, but will be below the horizon at that time in North America. The best viewing opportunities will occur at moonrise shortly after sunset, with the moon appearing particularly large due to the psychological effect known as the "moon illusion." In New York City, moonrise is expected at 8:48 p.m. EDT, while Los Angeles will see it at 8:26 p.m. PDT, according to Forbes. This full moon is classified as a micromoon, appearing about 13% smaller than average because it occurs just after apogee, the point when the moon is farthest from Earth.
Northern Lights Possibility
In addition to the Strawberry Moon, a coronal mass ejection (CME) from the sun may allow for visibility of the northern lights across parts of the northern United States on the same night. NASA models indicate that this CME could lead to a G2-class geomagnetic storm, particularly affecting states near the U.S.-Canada border, including Montana, North Dakota, and Minnesota. Observers should look north and find dark areas away from city lights for the best chance to see the aurora, as noted by Forbes.
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Limited direct market relevance; the celestial events matter more for skywatchers than for traded assets. Investors will watch for updates on solar activity and its potential impact on geomagnetic conditions in the coming days.