Strawberry Moon rises behind St Michael's Mount in the UK
Updated 17:04, 02-Jul-2018
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A full Strawberry Moon rose behind St Michael's Mount in Marazion near Penzance in Cornwall, England on Thursday. /VCG Photo

A full Strawberry Moon rose behind St Michael's Mount in Marazion near Penzance in Cornwall, England on Thursday. /VCG Photo

Despite its name, the Strawberry Moon doesn’t look like a real strawberry. It referred to a full moon in June, and its name was given by Algonquin tribes of Native Americans. The full moon marks the beginning of the harvest season of strawberries. /VCG Photo

Despite its name, the Strawberry Moon doesn’t look like a real strawberry. It referred to a full moon in June, and its name was given by Algonquin tribes of Native Americans. The full moon marks the beginning of the harvest season of strawberries. /VCG Photo

In Europe, the name for this early summer month was Rose Moon, and another was Hot Moon, for the beginning of heatwave weather and record-breaking temperatures. /VCG Photo

In Europe, the name for this early summer month was Rose Moon, and another was Hot Moon, for the beginning of heatwave weather and record-breaking temperatures. /VCG Photo

The open space near the St Michael's Mount offered observers a spectacular view to enjoy the full moon. /VCG Photo

The open space near the St Michael's Mount offered observers a spectacular view to enjoy the full moon. /VCG Photo