Full Strawberry Moon – June 11, 2025

Get ready to gaze at one of the most charming lunar events of the year! On the evening of June 11, the sky will glow with the light of the Full Strawberry Moon — marking either the final full moon of spring or the first of summer, depending on the timing of the solstice.

Why “Strawberry” Moon?
This sweet-sounding name comes from the Algonquin tribes, who used it to signal the ripening season of wild strawberries. While the moon won’t actually turn pink, its low position during moonrise can give it a rosy or golden hue, thanks to the atmosphere.

Best Time to Watch:
Look to the eastern horizon just after sunset. It’ll shine bright all night, and will appear larger than usual when low in the sky — a beautiful trick of the mind known as the moon illusion.

Fun Fact:
In some cultures, this moon is also called the “Honey Moon,” tied to the tradition of June weddings and the idea that this is the sweetest time of year.

Pro Tip: Head to a dark area with an open view of the horizon and bring your camera — this moonrise is one you’ll want to capture!

Astronomers have discovered SGR 0501+4516, a fast-moving magnetar racing at over 110,000 mph (177,000 km/h). This star, with a magnetic field so powerful it could rip atoms apart, is making scientists rethink everything we know about dead stars. Magnetars, which are the collapsed cores of massive stars, are already some of the densest objects in the universe. But SGR 0501+4516 is breaking all the rules.

First spotted in 2008, about 15,000 light-years away, this zombie star was thought to have come from a typical supernova. But recent data from the Hubble Space Telescope and ESA's Gaia spacecraft show it’s moving way faster than expected — suggesting it didn’t form in the usual way. In fact, it may have formed from the collapse of a white dwarf, a type of star that doesn’t usually create magnetars.

This discovery could also explain some of those mysterious fast radio bursts, intense flashes of radio waves from far-off galaxies. These bursts have baffled scientists because they seem to come from ancient galaxies, yet there are no dead stars around.

SGR 0501+4516’s magnetic field is 100 trillion times stronger than Earth’s. If it passed by Earth at half the distance to the Moon, its field could erase every credit card on the planet. And if a person got too close — within 600 miles — it would tear apart every atom in their body. Luckily, this magnetar is not coming anywhere near us.

This new discovery could change the way we think about magnetars and their role in some of the most powerful cosmic events. There's still much to learn, but this is a huge step forward in understanding the mysteries of the universe.

Caught … in a ball pit

Wonders of Nature at New Art Museum in Singapore is an absolute dream!!
Seriously, exhibitions here just keep getting better and better this one was pure magic from the moment we stepped in!

The entrance? A GIANT green ball pit + a forest of inflatable cacti Insta-worthy doesn’t even begin to describe it!!

There’s even a dreamy dot-filled universe paying tribute to the queen herself, Yayoi Kusama it felt like stepping into a candy colored galaxy

The exhibit is divided into 5 immersive zones, featuring works by 8 international artists:
Yayoi Kusama, Go Yayanagi, Osamu Watanabe, Yuru Kanemaru, Ogawa, Takuto Inagaki and more,such a beautiful curation!

Kusama’s area also has a super cute AR game where you can design your own nature creature So fun!!

And omg the fake cream art?? Looks like sculptures from far away, but up close it’s like... I wanna take a bite?!

Ogawa’s pieces change color with light — magical vibes only
Inagaki’s zen-inspired room was soooo calming — with soft projections, ambient sounds, and floor cushions. I could’ve stayed forever

If you‘re in Singapore, do not miss this!!
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The Svalbard Global Seed Vault, located on the Svalbard archipelago in the Arctic Ocean, is a critical global resource designed to preserve the genetic diversity of the world's crops.

It acts as a safeguard for the global food supply, ensuring that seeds from thousands of plant species are securely stored.

This facility was built in response to potential threats like natural disasters, war, climate change, or other events that could disrupt food production.

The vault, often referred to as the "Doomsday Vault," is housed inside a mountain, making it resistant to both natural and man-made calamities.

It holds a diverse collection of seeds from all over the world, providing an emergency backup in case of catastrophic events that threaten the global food chain.

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