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Get Outside and Spot June’s Strawberry Moon This Week

The moon is also part of what’s called a major lunar standstill, and the next one won’t be for another 18.6 years.

Not all full moons are created equal, and a great example of this is June’s full moon, which you can check out this week. Also known as the strawberry moon, June’s full moon will be one of the more interesting full moons of the year. It’s a mini-moon, which means the moon is as far away from the Earth as its orbit will allow. It’s also part of a major lunar standstill, which will give the moon a unique trajectory across the sky that only occurs every 18.6 years.

Your best chance to see the strawberry moon will be early on June 11, with the fullest possible moon not visible until 3:46 a.m. according to The Farmer’s Almanac. It’ll be only slightly less full on both June 10 and June 12.

Since it is a mini-moon, it’ll also appear to be smaller and dimmer than a normal full moon. Anyone who caught one of four supermoons in 2024 will be able to spot the stark contrast between a supermoon and a mini-moon. During a supermoon, the moon is as close to the Earth as its orbit allows, a phenomenon known as perigee.

For a mini-moon, the moon is as far away from Earth as it can get, a phenomenon called apogee. It’s a little less exciting than a supermoon, but for context, it’s neat to know how dim and small the moon can get compared to how big and bright it can get during a supermoon.

The major lunar standstill

The strawberry moon is part of what’s called a major lunar standstill. This occurs once every 18.6 years when the moon’s orbit aligns just right with the Earth’s tilt. As most astronomers can tell you, the moon rises and sets from different points of the horizon based on the time of year, the Earth’s tilt and the moon’s orbit.

In short, the moon’s path through the sky is as long as it’s going to get. This phenomenon isn’t specific to June 2025. In fact, people will be able to view it for most of the year. However, once it’s gone, it’ll be 18.6 years before it shows up again.

Another interesting tidbit about major lunar standstills is that the moon will be rising and setting on parts of the horizon where the sun will never go. This was noted by researchers at English Heritage, who are currently studying the notion that Stonehenge lines up with this once-in-a-generation event.

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Today’s NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for June 11, #731

Here are some hints — and the answers — for Connections for June 11, #731.

Looking for the most recent Connections answers? Click here for today’s Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands puzzles.

Today’s NYT Connections puzzle has a pretty fun blue group, if you’ve ever chowed down on a bowl of sugary cereal. Read on for clues and today’s Connections answers.

The Times now has a Connections Bot, like the one for Wordle. Go there after you play to receive a numeric score and to have the program analyze your answers. Players who are registered with the Times Games section can now nerd out by following their progress, including number of puzzles completed, win rate, number of times they nabbed a perfect score and their win streak.

Read more: Hints, Tips and Strategies to Help You Win at NYT Connections Every Time

Hints for today’s Connections groups

Here are four hints for the groupings in today’s Connections puzzle, ranked from the easiest yellow group to the tough (and sometimes bizarre) purple group.

Yellow group hint: Bragging.

Green group hint: All the same shape.

Blue group hint: Cap’n Crunch is one.

Purple group hint: College papers use these.

Answers for today’s Connections groups

Yellow group: Boast.

Green group: Arc-shaped things.

Blue group: Cereal mascots.

Purple group: Ways to denote a citation.

Read more: Wordle Cheat Sheet: Here Are the Most Popular Letters Used in English Words

What are today’s Connections answers?

The yellow words in today’s Connections

The theme is boast. The four answers are bluster, crow, show off and strut.

The green words in today’s Connections

The theme is arc-shaped things. The four answers are banana, eyebrow, flight path and rainbow.

The blue words in today’s Connections

The theme is cereal mascots. The four answers are count, elves, leprechaun and rooster.

The purple words in today’s Connections

The theme is ways to denote a citation. The four answers are asterisk, dagger, number and parens.

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Today’s Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for June 11, #1453

Here are hints and the answer for today’s Wordle No. 1,453 for June 11.

Looking for the most recent Wordle answer? Click here for today’s Wordle hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands puzzles.

Today’s Wordle puzzle refers to a specific pattern that people seem to either love or hate. If you need a new starter word, check out our list of which letters show up the most in English words. If you need hints and the answer, read on.

Today’s Wordle hints

Before we show you today’s Wordle answer, we’ll give you some hints. If you don’t want a spoiler, look away now.

Wordle hint No. 1: Repeats

Today’s Wordle answer has no repeated letters.

Wordle hint No. 2: Vowels

There are two vowels in today’s Wordle answer.

Wordle hint No. 3: First letter

Today’s Wordle answer begins with P.

Wordle hint No. 4: Letter location

The two vowels in today’s Wordle answer are next to each other.

Wordle hint No. 5: Meaning

Today’s Wordle answer can refer to a fabric with a tartan pattern.

TODAY’S WORDLE ANSWER

Today’s Wordle answer is PLAID.

Yesterday’s Wordle answer

Yesterday’s Wordle answer, June 10, No. 1452 was TAFFY.

Recent Wordle answers

June 6, No. 1448: EDIFY

June 7, No. 1449: REUSE

June 8, No. 1450: LEASE

June 9, No. 1451: BOARD

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T-Mobile’s Trade-In Deal Snags You the Galaxy S25 Plus for Free. Here’s How It Works

Make upgrading easy — and cheap — by trading in an eligible device in any condition. And to sweeten the deal, you can get an extra $800 to pay off your old device.

If you’re starting a new cellphone plan, most major mobile carriers require a multiyear commitment, so it’s a big decision you need to consider carefully. First, think about the plan and provider itself: What’s the best coverage in your area and how many lines do you want to add? Next, compare the best mobile phone plan deals to save yourself the most money.

T-Mobile has some fantastic deals you can take advantage of that make it a competitive pick, especially for Samsung or Apple fans looking to upgrade.

T-Mobile’s incentives include free lines and streaming services, but one huge highlight is the chance to snag the top-rated Galaxy S25 Plus for free when you trade in any phone in any condition on T-Mobile’s Experience Beyond or Go5G Next plan. The catch? You’ll see the savings reflected via billing credits over a 24-month period, which means you’re locked into a two-year contract. But given the wide eligibility of this particular trade-in deal, this is a fantastic chance to grab a premium phone from the current Galaxy flagship lineup for free.

Not a fan of Android? Don’t fret. T-Mobile is also giving away the iPhone 16 Pro free, no trade-in required. The language on some of these offers can be a little confusing, so we’ve broken down how T-Mobile’s current deals work below. Note that there aren’t any set expirations for these offers so they could vanish at any moment. We wouldn’t wait too long if you’re hoping to take advantage of these savings.

Why these deals matter

You more or less need a phone with reliable coverage these days but costs can add up quickly. Whether you’re looking to upgrade your mobile device or shopping for the best family plans, these T-Mobile deals can help save you some serious cash each month.