This Once-in-18-Year Lunar Event Is Coming on June 11

The “Great Lunar Standstill” and Strawberry Moon will appear together on June 11, offering a rare view for skywatchers in the GCC and beyond.

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This Once-in-18-Year Lunar Event Is Coming on June 11

Residents across the GCC and the rest of the world will have a chance to witness a rare astronomical event on Wednesday, June 11. Known as the Great Lunar Standstill, this phenomenon only occurs once every 18.6 years.

What Is the Great Lunar Standstill?

The event happens when the Moon’s orbit tilts at its most extreme, causing it to rise and set at the widest possible points on the horizon. This creates a dramatic shift in the Moon’s position—something skywatchers don’t get to see often.

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Paired With the Strawberry Moon

This year, the standstill lines up with the appearance of the Strawberry Moon, which will rise from its most southern point. The combination of the two phenomena makes it a rare visual treat. If skies stay clear, the Moon will be visible to the naked eye, with no special equipment needed.

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Mark Your Calendar—It Won’t Happen Again Soon

The Astronomy and Space Club confirmed that the next Great Lunar Standstill won’t take place until 2043, making June 11 a must-watch night for photographers, astronomy lovers, and casual stargazers alike.

Just look up—because this kind of moment doesn’t come around often.

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This Once-in-18-Year Lunar Event Is Coming on June 11

What Is the Great Lunar Standstill?

Paired With the Strawberry Moon

Mark Your Calendar—It Won’t Happen Again Soon

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