The UK is set to be treated to a spectacular full moon soon, known as the Strawberry Moon.

Although there are sometimes more than 12 full moons in one year, there are 12 popular full moon names corresponding to each monthly full moon.

It’ll be at its brightest on Wednesday evening – but how can you see it in all its glory?

And why is it known as a Strawberry Moon? Here’s what you need to know about the phenomenon.

What is a Strawberry Moon? First things first – it doesn’t mean that the full moon is pink – even if it can sometimes appear that way in the sky – or in any way resembles a strawberry.

Different cultures have assigned a variety of names to full moons across the lunar calendar in history, but the most well-known and commonly used full moon monikers, such as the Strawberry Moo

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