BBC Focus Magazine

[M Paul Lloyd]

We are not talking hugely super massive here but slightly bigger than usual.
Bigger and brighter 'supermoon' graces the night sky

A "supermoon" has graced the skies, appearing bigger and brighter than usual, as it comes closer to the Earth - and is likely to bring higher tides.
The phenomenon, known as a perigee full moon, means the Moon appears up to 14% bigger and 30% brighter than when it is furthest from the planet.
The optimum effect was seen - cloud permitting - at 04:30 BST (03:30 GMT).
The Royal Astronomical Society's Dr Robert Massey said the Moon's size may be more obvious than its brightness.

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