Strawberry moon and 30 degrees: summer dream in Kassel lights up the night!

Strawberry moon and 30 degrees: summer dream in Kassel lights up the night!

Today, June 12, 2025, Hesse is tanning under a bright blue sky. Temperatures reach up to 30 degrees and attract many people outside to enjoy the sun. A true midsummer day that encourages many to celebrate the joyful signs of summer. The northern strawberry moon, which has been shining across the sky for the past few nights, will also be visible today. Readers are welcome to share their photos of the impressive sight. Maybe one or the other has already captured a masterpiece!

However, with summer comes the desire for inspiration for the appropriate wardrobe. Readers are invited to submit their best summer outfit tips and outdoor pool recommendations. We are looking forward to your ideas! And our team is also in a summer mood - so the author's profile picture was changed to a sunny mood.

Astronomical highlights

The summer solstice is coming soon, which this year will take place on June 20th at 10:51 p.m. This marks the astronomical start of summer in the northern hemisphere and brings with it the longest day of the year. Dr. Björn Voss, director of the Hamburg Planetarium, explains that at the turning point the sun is highest above the celestial equator, which gives many a very special view. While midnight twilight can be seen in northern regions such as Hamburg, in the Norwegian North Cape the sun lingers on the horizon even at midnight.

During this time, the likelihood of observing silvery noctilucent clouds increases - a beautiful natural spectacle. These clouds form at sub-zero temperatures in the mesopause and are a real eye-catcher for night owls and amateur astronomers.

The Importance of Weather Covers

At the same time, humans have always used natural signs to predict the weather. Whether it's the dew in the morning that indicates a sunny day, or the ants hiding in bad weather - such observations are part of our heritage. So-called farming rules were written down in the Middle Ages, which still have their place in the weather research tradition today. These include well-known economic wisdom that is still valid.

However, modern meteorology has evolved here. Since the 20th century, thanks to new technologies such as satellites and radar stations, weather forecasts can be made up to a week in advance - usually with an accuracy of 90 percent. So enjoy the sunshine and look forward to the warm days! Summer is here!