New Delhi, June 11 -- Skywatchers across the globe were treated to a rare and radiant lunar spectacle from Tuesday night into early Wednesday - the Strawberry Moon, which glowed with soft pink and orange hues and appeared unusually low in the sky.

The moon's warm tones were especially visible in:

New York City

Florida

United Kingdom

Cyprus

Parts of Italy

This wasn't just another Strawberry Moon. It stood out for being exceptionally low-hanging in the sky.

The full moon reached peak brightness at 3:44 a.m. ET on Wednesday, according to the Farmer's Almanac

The phenomenon was due to a major lunar standstill, a rare astronomical event that happens only once every 18.6 years

It occurs when the Moon's orbit reaches its maximum tilt r...