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History
Juno is the ancient Roman goddess of marriage and childbirth. And the month of June is still a popular month for weddings today! As a natural extension of marriage, Juno was also the goddess of childbirth. Another interpretation of the origins of “June” says that the name came from the Latin juvenis, “young people,” who were celebrated at this time.
Juno, in Roman religion, was the chief goddess and female counterpart of Jupiter, similar to the relationship between the Greek Hera and Zeus. Perhaps not surprisingly, given her role of protector of women and children, this powerful queen of the gods was also considered the fierce protector and special counselor of the state and a guardian angel warning those in times of danger.
Astronomical Events
June’s full Moon, the full Strawberry Moon, occurs on Monday, June 29. It reaches peak illumination at 7:56 P.M. (EDT) that evening.
Holidays and Traditions
5th World Environment Day
6th D-Day
14th Flag Day
16th Islamic New Year
19th Juneteenth
21st Summer Solstice
21st Father's Day & National Indigenous Peoples Day (Canada)
24th Midsummer Day / St. John the Baptist's Feast Day
28th 1969 Stonewall Riots anniversary
If June be sunny, harvest comes early. -- Weather folklore
- Fun facts are from The Old Farmer's Almanac online