WORCESTERSHIRE residents were in awe last weekend after seeing an orange-tinted moon in the sky.

The Strawberry Moon, which is June's full moon, shone across Worcestershire's night sky on Saturday and Sunday. 

According to The Old Farmer’s Almanac, the name refers to June’s full moon, which is typically the last full moon of spring or the first of summer.

However, its name has nothing to do with the colour or appearance of the moon.

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Why is it called a strawberry moon?

The Strawberry Moon name, which was used by the Native Americans, refers to the ripening of the fruit representing the best time to harvest it and also symbolises peak harvest.

The strawberry moon may look a pinkish-red or orange colour but that is because it is lower in the sky and closer to the horizon rather than due to the name. 

Already in 2023, Worcestershire residents have seen the likes of the Northern Lights and Lyrid Meteor showers light up the UK night sky.

June also marks the longest day, more formally known as the summer solstice.

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The solstice will occur on June 21, 2023, when the Earth's Northern Hemisphere will be tilted closest to the Sun and experience the longest day and shortest night of the year.

In astronomical terms, it also marks the first day of summer.