Strawberry Moon rises over Yorkshire and Lincolnshire
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This full-frame picture taken from Scunthorpe shows the clear details on the surface of the Moon
Nocturnal red skies are said to have a euphoric effect on shepherds, but delight this week has belonged to photographers, thanks to an annual cerise-hued lunar display known as the Strawberry Moon.
Clear skies meant snappers across the country were treated to a spectacular view of the Earth's lunar companion, which appeared about 14% bigger and 30% brighter than usual, according to Nasa boffins.
Each month's full Moon is given a different name, often inspired by seasonal changes and events.
June's Strawberry Moon is said to have been so named because it coincides with the season for harvesting the fruit in North America.
大象传媒 Weather Watchers across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire have been sharing their juiciest shots - here is a choice selection of the cream of the crop.
This picture was captured by Weather Watcher Kath Jennings in Wakefield
Bloody Hull: The red colour was particularly striking above the former City of Culture's skyline
Crater detail: Another super-close shot from Weather Watcher Fungijohn in Sheffield displays the rough surface of the Moon
Weather Watcher Ruby captured the moon above Bradford
Weather Watcher Sue's image of a bright moon in Wakefield
This article has been updated to replace an earlier version which included Weather Watcher images from a similar weather event in March 2022.
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- Published15 June 2022
