Strawberry moon over Ballenstedt: The sky event was so spectacular!

Strawberry moon over Ballenstedt: The sky event was so spectacular!

In the magical night from 11th to June 12, 2025, nature lovers and hobby photographers in Cologne were able to admire a very special spectacle in the sky - the strawberry moon. The full moon shone over the roofs of the city, standing deep on the horizon and in characteristic red, shone and captivated numerous people with its beauty. This special moon phase, known as the strawberry moon or rose moon, takes place in June and marks the beginning of the strawberry harvest. Unlike the name suggests, the reddish coloring of the moon is not due to its color, but to its position in the sky, explains fotomagazin.de.

It is particularly interesting that the strawberry moon in 2025 coincides with the knot turn, an event that can only be observed every 18.6 years. This special constellation makes the moon appear only about eleven degrees above the horizon when the stairs, which leads to an impressive visual effect. The next comparable strawberry moon will only be visible again in 2043, which makes this night a unique experience, such as news38.de.

photography of the strawberry moon

For hobby photographers, this night offered the perfect opportunity to capture impressive pictures of the strawberry moon. Torsten Krause, a photographer from the Harz, went with his camera in search of the best location to photograph the moon behind the historic Ballenstedter Castle. With the help of an app that indicates the ideal times for moon photography, he managed to take breathtaking pictures. However, the weather thwarted him, since the conditions are often unpredictable, reports news38.de.

To take the perfect pictures, it is advisable to consider some photographic principles. A camera with manual settings is advisable, while a telephoto lens with at least 200 mm focal length and a stable tripod are essential. Manual focus and a low ISO number ensure the best image quality. The optimal time for recordings is shortly after the moonrail, whereby a location with a clear view of the east and low light pollution is ideal, as fotomagazin.de.

an experience for city and country

The visual appearance of the strawberry moon in many cities in Germany was particularly impressive. From Munich Olympic site to Frankfurt to Lake Schwerin, countless magnificent pictures of the strawberry moon were captured. Klaus Fischer, for example, documented the spectacle from a castle center in Dachau. In Cologne, too, the citizens were happy to be happy from the Himmel phenomenon. Incidentally, the strawberry moon not only has its name because of its color, but also because of the strawberry harvest, which is in full swing and thus explains the catchy title "Strawberry Moon" how the Süddeutsche Zeitung cited.

Now it means to wait: We have to wait for the next strawberry moon by 2043. But the memories of this magical night will be remembered for a long time.