LOS ANGELES, June 16 (Xinhua) -- The "Strawberry Moon," or full moon in June, will appear in the sky of the U.S. west coast on early Monday, according to the reference book The Old Farmer's Almanac, which contains weather forecasts, full moon dates and astronomical data.

The Strawberry Moon, also the last full moon of spring, got its name from the Algonquin tribes in eastern North America, who knew it as a signal to gather the ripening fruit of wild strawberries.

Historically, Europeans called the full moon "Honey Moon," or "Mead Moon," which was named after the sweet fermented honey drink. Research indicates that June was considered to be the best time to harvest honey from bees, according to the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

The peak of the full moon will happen at 1:30 a.m. Monday Pacific Time (0830 GMT) on the west coast.

The Moon will look full on Sunday and Monday in North America since it crests in the wee hours of Monday, according to The Old Farmer's Almanac.

The phenomenon occurs roughly once a month when the Earth is positioned between the Sun and the Moon.

Also on Sunday night, Jupiter, the largest planet in the solar system, will be particularly bright and visible as a result of its unusual proximity to the Earth. Enditem

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