Tonight, June 29, the Strawberry Moon rises as the lowest-hanging full moon in nearly 20 years for Northern Hemisphere viewers.
It will not be matched until 2043.
June full moons follow a low path because they sit opposite the high summer sun near the solstice. This year the effect is stronger due to the low point in the 18.6-year lunar cycle. The moon rises far southeast, traces a shallow arc low in the southern sky, and sets far southwest.
Its low position near the horizon creates the moon illusion, making it appear larger and more dramatic. It may also look orange, red, or golden because its light passes through more atmosphere, scattering blue light and leaving warmer colors. The "Strawberry" name comes from the harvest season, not the color.
The best view is around local moonrise.
Transform plain preserved egg tofu into an elegant delicacy worthy of high-end restaurants, simple plating tricks turn ordinary home ingredients into stunning dishes worth learning to recreate.
Normalize buying land with your siblings and closest friends and building a place where your families can grow together.
Modern isolation isn't how people were meant to live. A few generations ago, extended families often lived just down the road from one another. Meals were shared, support was always nearby, and childcare wasn't a constant concern.
Bring back the village.
Chris Williamson reading Mark Manson’s “10 years of therapy in 1 minute” is gold.
Here’s the condensed wisdom:
1. No one is coming to save you. You’re responsible for your life — even the parts that aren’t your fault.
2. Strong boundaries beat weak ones every time.
3. Most problems don’t get “fixed.” You just learn to live well with them.
4. Your mind lies constantly. Tell it to shut the fuck up.
5. Stop trying to convince people to like you. The right ones won’t need convincing.
6. Sometimes the best move is letting a dream die.
7. Only a few people will truly matter long-term. Keep them close.
Mark’s reaction? “Why isn’t this taught in schools?”
Which of these hits you the hardest right now?
Professor Jiang provides a summary of his reasons for believing Maximilien Robespierre was a greater genius than Napoleon Bonaparte.
Full lecture on YouTube.
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Chinese scientists created a metal–polymer conductor that stays conductive even when twisted, stretched, or folded, solving the problem of wires breaking under repeated bending.