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Have you ever looked up at night and seen the moon shine so bright it almost hurts your eyes? This is what many people saw recently across the United Kingdom.

The moon is called the Strawberry Moon. The name sounds strange, but it is real. Long ago, people called the first full moon of summer this name. They did this because strawberries were ready to pick at this time of year. When you know the reason, the name makes sense.

This moon is special. It marks the beginning of summer. In the UK, people waited for this moment. When the moon rose, it looked beautiful and big in the sky. Many people took their cameras outside. Some used phones. Some used big cameras. Everyone wanted to remember this moment.

The photos were stunning. The moon looked almost like a silver plate hanging in the dark sky. Around the moon, stars twinkled like small lights. Some people said the moon looked orange or yellow, not white. This happens when the moon is very low in the sky. The air around it changes how we see the color.

Many people gathered with family and friends to watch. They stood together in the dark. They looked up and smiled. For a few hours, people forgot about their busy lives. They just enjoyed something beautiful and natural.

Did you see the Strawberry Moon? If you did, what did you feel when you looked at it? If you did not, the next full moon is coming soon — and the night sky always has something new to show us.

Inspired by reporting from BBC News.