It takes a while to get used to driving at night,\u00a0as there are very few street lamps to guide your way and it\u2019s just plain\u00a0dark<\/em>.<\/strong>\u00a0Along the beach during turtle nesting season,<\/strong>\u00a0locals and visitors join forces to stop light pollution from deterring any sea turtle from laying her eggs, or confusing hatchlings on their journey to the water\u2019s edge. As far as the rest of the island is concerned, there aren\u2019t that many spots where it gets any lighter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This summer\u2019s night sky is going to be full of amazing stargazing, meteor showers, and more! <\/strong> Ever since the end of March, Venus and Jupiter will be closing the distance between each other in the night sky little by little. And on June 9th when you look up, the two planets will be seen in such close proximity together that you’ll be able to separate them by using only your little finger. Venus and Jupiter are two of the brightest planets in the night sky already, so you’ll be able to find the pair pretty easily! <\/p>\n\n\n\n While some people celebrate the beginning of summer during Memorial Day weekend, the official start to the astronomical season is during the Summer Solstice. The Earth\u2019s axis tilts in such a way during this event, allowing for the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Happy Summer, y\u2019all!<\/p>\n\n\n\n June’s full moon is called the Strawberry Moon, and this year, it marks the first full moon of the summer season! While it won’t be as large and as low in the sky as last year (we’ll have to wait until 2043 for that), it’s lower position in the sky makes it appear more orange or yellow making it a beautiful sight regardless! It’ll also be your reminder that it’s strawberry season–yum! <\/p>\n\n\n\n Known as the \u201cBuck Moon,\u201d July\u2019s Full Moon\u2019s nickname stems from the Native American Algonquin people who connected the Moon\u2019s monthly phase to the period of time when male deer begin to grow their antlers. While the name, \u201cBuck Moon\u201d was the one that caught on the most, other native groups named this specific Full Moon after thunder, berries, salmon, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While Fourth of July fireworks light up the night sky at the beginning of the month, the Southern Delta Aquariids meteor shower will serve as the finale. This meteor showers occurs annually, with its peak considered to be on 30th. If you\u2019ve never seen a shooting star before, this will be your next opportunity. If you happen to miss the “peak” of this shower, the good news is that these meteors will basically blend into the Perseids in August. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Originating from the constellation, Perseus, this meteor shower is expected to increase in its number of meteors, or \u201cshooting stars,\u201d every night until peaking on August 12th in the late evening and into the early hours of the 13th. It\u2019s expected to produce dozens of meteors per hour. As long as it\u2019s a clear night, these days will be a great time for viewing, however the moon\u2019s phase might reduce visibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to the\u00a0Farmer\u2019s Almanac<\/a>, sturgeon are caught in the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain during this time of year. The Corn Moon, Harvest Moon, and Mountain Shadows Moon are just some other names for this moon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We found a really neat and useful tool for those wishing they could easily point out constellations. Visit Stelvision\u2019s Sky Map<\/a> and find a free customized map for your location, date, and time!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\r\n\t\t
Here is a list of what to look out for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/palmeravacationclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AdobeStock_459365878-scaled.jpeg\")
<\/a>Venus and Jupiter Conjunction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
June 8th-9th<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
June Solstice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
June 21st<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Strawberry Moon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
June 29th<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Buck Moon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
July 29th<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Southern Delta Aquariids<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Peak: July 30th (Period: July 18th \u2013 August 21st)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Perseid Meteor Shower<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Peak: August 12th-13th (Period: July 23-August 22)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Sturgeon Moon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
August 28th<\/h4>\n\n\n\n