A PINK-tinged moon was captured peeking over trees in Oxfordshire last night in a celestial spectacle. 

Amateur astronomer Mary Spicer, 43, waded through a field at the back of her Tackley home to snap the 'strawberry moon' in the sky. 

The 43-year-old, who stayed up until 3.45am to catch a glimpse of the moon, said: "I was really lucky, there was literally a four-minute gap in between clouds. 

"I was stood in a field up to my shoulders in wet grass and caught it at about 9.30pm. It was the most pink I've ever seen it. I've seen it before looking orange and red. 

"I'm a very enthusiastic amateur astronomer and do it mostly as a hobby - it's bordering on obsession."

The strawberry moon is a full moon occurring in June, named by old Native American tribes to mark the beginning of the strawberry season.

Last night's full moon coincided with the summer solstice - the longest day of the year - in a once-in-a-lifetime date clash that only comes around once every 70 years.