A full moon, dubbed the strawberry moon, lit up the night sky this week, creating countless photo opportunities of the stunning night sky.

The rare strawberry moon is making an appearance on Tuesday, June 10, and clear skies are forecasted for the majority of the United States.

It is thought the name of this type of moon, Strawberry Moon, may come from indigenous Americans, as the moon marked the time of the year that wild strawberries could be harvested. The next full moon will after Wednesday's will be seen on July 10.

The record-breaking full Moon was as breathtaking as promised. Here are some of the best pictures of the Strawberry Moon from around the world

Many wild swimmers around Devon and Cornwall are preparing to take a dip outside under the moonlight to embrace the "magical" full moon experience. Matt Newbury, who runs monthly full moon swims in Paignton said he would be taking to the water at Goodrington Sands as part of an informal event.