The Strawberry Moon like you've never seen it before. Photographer uses clever trick to show full Moon drifting across the sky
Photographer Aquib Ali Ansari captured the June 2026 Strawberry Moon rising over the Jal Mahal palace in Jaipur, India. He used a 'lunar drift' technique, combining over 190 sequential images to visualize the Moon's motion across the twilight sky.
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This highlights the intersection of artistic photography and astronomical events, showcasing how technical skill can document natural phenomena in unique ways.
The Strawberry Moon rose on 29 June 2026, marking the first full Moon of summer in the Northern Hemisphere.
The article is a descriptive, non-political feature piece about photography and astronomy.
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