Strawberry Moon Turned Orange by Saharan Dust | San Antonio News

San Antonio News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 29, 2026 · 2m

The Strawberry Moon turned fiery orange-red as a massive Saharan dust cloud, stretching five thousand miles, blanketed the sky—creating a surreal lunar spectacle and a health warning for sensitive individuals. With the moon low on the horizon and at its farthest point from Earth (a “micromoon”), atmospheric filtering amplified its reddish glow, turning it into a dramatic, dusty orb. Photographers raced to capture the moment using telephoto lenses and manual settings, while officials urged caution outdoors due to airborne irritants. The show won’t last forever—but for now, nature’s canvas is…