These earthly godfathers of Heaven's lights, that give a name to every fixed star, have no more profit of their shining nights than those that walk and know not what they are.

— William Shakespeare

Solstice Moon Illusion

By kuky at Mon, 06/16/2008 - 10:07pm

The full Moon of June 18th is a "solstice moon", coming only two days before the beginning of northern summer.

See more here

http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2008/16jun_moonillusion.htm