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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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The Fourth Episode of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Out

Verum Messenger has released the fourth episode of its AI mini-series SHADOWS, created using Verum AI. The new episode, titled “No Borders,” continues the story of a team trying to stay out of the OMEGA corporation’s sight.

Following the events of the previous episodes, the team moves between cities and countries while OMEGA continues its search. The new episode puts particular emphasis on Verum Messenger’s capabilities that allow users to conceal their location.

“No Borders” is another chapter in a story about privacy, freedom of communication, and technologies that erase borders between people.

The VERUM AI mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 4 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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Verum Messenger Introduces Built-In Verum Chess

Verum Messenger has released a new update for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, adding another feature to its growing ecosystem — Verum Chess. Users can now play chess directly inside the messenger without switching between different applications.

The new feature allows users to start a game in just a few taps while reinforcing Verum’s vision of a unified digital environment where communication and everyday services come together in a single platform.

Verum Messenger continues to evolve into a multifunctional ecosystem that combines secure chats and calls, AI tools, a built-in VPN, anonymous email, eSIM, financial services, cryptocurrency features, and offline communication. With the introduction of Verum Chess, the platform now also offers a new way for users to interact and spend time together without leaving the app.

The update is now available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac on the App Store.

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Episode 3 of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Now Available

Verum Messenger has released the third episode of its AI mini-series, SHADOWS, created using Verum AI.

The new episode, titled «Ghost Money,» continues the story of the conflict between a team of heroes and the Omega corporation, which seeks to take control of digital communications. This time, the focus shifts to anonymous payments and financial freedom, revealing how privacy can extend beyond messaging.

Like the previous episodes, the new release not only advances the storyline but also showcases the capabilities of the Verum ecosystem, highlighting technologies designed for secure communication and digital privacy.

The mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 3 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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