Strawberry supermoon: Full Moon photos from around the world

On 24 June, the much-talked about Strawberry Moon graced the sky around the world. The sixth full Moon of 2021 didn’t disappoint, with photographers around the world capturing some astonishing images.

The Strawberry Moon is the largest full Moon of 2021, and the last supermoon of the year. The Moon’s elliptical orbit brought it slightly closer to the Earth, making it appear bigger and brighter in the sky than a normal full Moon.

Astrophotographers took full advantage of this to capture some stunning images of the phenomenon. Here are some of the best images we’ve seen from around the world.

Nicosia, Cyprus

People walk beneath the rising Strawberry super moon towards the Venetian-built Famagusta gate in the old walled city of Cyprus' capital Nicosia on June 24, 2021. - Famagusta gate, one of the three main gates of the old city of Nicosia, was built in 1567 during the period of Venetian rule of the island of Cyprus. It was subsequently restored in 1821 during the reign of Ottoman Sultan Mahmud II, with the Sultan's seal (tugra) displayed atop its gatehouse. (Photo by Amir MAKAR / AFP) (Photo by AMIR MAKAR/AFP via Getty Images) — People walk beneath the rising Strawberry supermoon towards the Venetian-built Famagusta gate in the old walled city of Cyprus's capital Nicosia on 24 June 2021. Famagusta gate, one of the three main gates of the old city of Nicosia, was built in 1567 during the period of Venetian rule of the island of Cyprus. It was subsequently restored in 1821 during the reign of Ottoman Sultan Mahmud II, with the Sultan's seal (tugra) displayed atop its gatehouse. Photo by Amir Makar/AFP/Getty Images

Ankara, Turkey

Málaga, Spain

MALAGA, SPAIN - 2021/06/24: The full super moon rising over Malagueta beach. According to NASA, the 'strawberry moon' is the last super moon of the year 2021. Its name has origin from Native Americans, who picked strawberries during the harvest. (Photo by Jesus Merida/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) — The full super moon rising over Malagueta beach, in Málaga, Spain, on the 24 June 2021. Photo by Jesus Merida/SOPA Images/LightRocket/Getty Images

Moscow, Russia

Athens, Greece

CAPE SOINIO, GREECE - JUNE 24: Full moon, also known as the Strawberry Moon, rises behind Temple of Poseidon, near capital city Athens, in Cape Sounio, Greece on June 24, 2021. (Photo by Ayhan Mehmet/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) — The Strawberry Moon rises behind Temple of Poseidon, near capital city Athens, in Cape Sounio, Greece on 24 June 2021. Photo by Ayhan Mehmet/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images

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New York, USA

The full moon, known as the strawberry moon, rises behind the Statue of Liberty in New York City on June 24, 2021. - The first full moon of summer 2021, also known as the Strawberry Moon, rises June 24, marking the last supermoon of the year. June's full moon is often referred to as the Strawberry Moon because it falls during the strawberry harvesting season in the northeastern US. Similarly, June's full moon has also been called the Rose Moon because it occurs around the time roses bloom. (Photo by Angela Weiss / AFP) (Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images) — The full moon rises behind the Statue of Liberty in New York City, USA on 24 June 2021. June's full moon is often referred to as the Strawberry Moon because it falls during the strawberry harvesting season in the northeastern USA. Photo by Angela Weiss/AFP/Getty Images

London, UK

Kuwait City, Kuwait

The full Strawberry moon, the last super moon of the year, rises above Kuwait City, on June 24, 2021. (Photo by YASSER AL-ZAYYAT / AFP) (Photo by YASSER AL-ZAYYAT/AFP via Getty Images) — The streetlights of Kuwait City, Kuwait, are matched by the supermoon, photographed on June 24, 2021. Photo by Yasser Al Zayyat/AFP/Getty Images

Cairo, Egypt

TOPSHOT - The full Strawberry moon, the last super moon of the year, rises above the Egyptian capital Cairo, on June 24, 2021. (Photo by Khaled DESOUKI / AFP) (Photo by KHALED DESOUKI/AFP via Getty Images) — The full Strawberry Moon pictured as it rises above the Egyptian capital Cairo, on 24 June 2021. Photo by Khaled Desouki/AFP/ Getty Images

Madrid, Spain

Townsville, Australia

James CutmorePicture Editor, BBC Science Focus

James Cutmore is the picture editor of BBC Science Focus Magazine, researching striking images for the magazine and on the website. He is also has a passion for taking his own photographs

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