People in Yorkshire marvelled as a full Strawberry Moon made its most vivid appearance in almost two decades. The phenomenon lit up skies across the UK on Wednesday night, prompting residents to capture the moment on camera.

You may have noticed the moon looked a little different last night — it was full, low, and in some places glowed with a bright pink hue.It was June’s Strawberry Moon — so named not because of the reddish glow,

June's full 'Strawberry Moon' lit up the night sky last night, treating skywatchers to a rare once-in-a-18-year display as it rode low across the southern horizon.

In June, the Strawberry Moon will make an appearance. Known for its unique amber hues and, at certain glances, rosy glow, the Strawberry Moon is thought of as the final full moon of the spring or the first full moon of the summer.

According to the Old Farmer's Almanac, which began publishing full moon names in the 1930s, some Native American tribes referred to June's full moon as the "strawberry moon" to mark the short but sweet strawberry harvest season.

Many wild swimmers around Devon and Cornwall are preparing to take a dip outside under the moonlight to embrace the "magical" full moon experience. Matt Newbury, who runs monthly full moon swims in Paignton said he would be taking to the water at Goodrington Sands as part of an informal event.

The record-breaking full Moon was as breathtaking as promised. Here are some of the best pictures of the Strawberry Moon from around the world