Because of its position in the lunar orbit, Tuesday night's full moon was at its lowest point on the horizon. This is known as a "lunar standstill" and only happens every couple of decades; this particular Strawberry Moon was extra special! The moon was at its peak between midnight and 1 a.m.

The Moon currently lacks a real-time, precise navigation system akin ... This included tests performed at night, using a combination of simulated sunlight to emulate the illumination conditions ...