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Pembrokeshire sky watchers capture Strawberry Moon
The so-called Strawberry Moon, which reached its peak visibility, has not been seen so clearly since 2006, due to an event known as a major lunar standstill.
The strawberry moon (Image: Claire Hodges)
This delight for sky-watchers means enthusiasts will have to wait until the next scheduled event in 2043 for a similar spectacle.
The Western Telegraph Camera Club documented the June full moon, its name referencing the strawberry harvesting season of indigenous Americans.
Prince Albert statue silhouetted by the Strawberry Moon (Image: Peter Randles)
It was first spotted low in the sky on Tuesday, appearing unusually large due to a visual effect known as the moon illusion.
The Strawberry Moon over Broad Haven (Image: Claire Hodges) Denise Martin captured the Strawberry Moon beautifully (Image: Denise Martin) Gorgeous reflections at Broad Haven by Leigh Thomas (Image: Leigh Thomas) Still moments of the night another great pic from Denise Martin (Image: Denise Martin) Strawberry moon over Solva pic by Lizzie Daniels (Image: Lizzie Daniels)
