June’s full moon is known as the Strawberry Moon but this year it was extra special as it was also a supermoon.

A supermoon occurs when the moon reaches its closest point to Earth along its orbital path.

Picture by Keith Thomson

Picture by Peter Hadfield

As a result, it’s much more visible in the sky, around 7 per cent larger and 15 per cent brighter.

Picture by Gary Jacobs

The Strawberry Moon gets its name as it was used as an indicator that wild berries were ripe for picking.

Picture by Tracey Ann Smith

It can also be called the Hot Moon, Mead Moon and Rose Moon.

Picture by Julia Rosser

Conditions were just right as for seeing the special event on Tuesday night as conditions were clear.

Picture by Nick Lucas

Members of the Echo Camera Club Dorset captured the spectacle in all its glory and here are just some of the images that have been shared.

Picture by Rebelkjphotography

The next full moon will occur on July 13 and is known as the Buck Moon and it will also be a supermoon.

Picture by Salli Cory

To join the Echo Camera Club Dorset, visit facebook.com/groups/echocameraclubdorset