Skywatchers enjoyed stunning views of the Supermoon across Cambridgeshire last night (Sunday, December 3) as the moon reached its closest point to Earth.

A Supermoon occurs when the perigree moon - the moon hitting the point of orbit where it is closest to the Earth - is also a full moon and last night was the first chance over the next couple of months for us to see one.

Nasa has also said more Supermoons will be visible on January 1 an January 31.

People in Cambridgeshire were quick to whip out their smartphones and post the pictures to social media.

The moon is known as the cold moon, and is one of only three full moons this year that come close enough to the Earth to obtain full Supermoon status.

At a distance of just 222,443 miles away, it was so close last night, you could practically touch it.

Supermoons occur when a full moon coincides with the moon hitting the point of orbit where it is closest to the Earth known as the perigee.

Why is it called a Cold Moon?



Why do full moons have names?




What can Brits expect next?

January's full moon will be known as the Wolf Moon.




Facts about the moon:

  • The moon is not circular, but is egg-shaped with on end pointed in the
  • Scientists believe the moon has a molten core like Earth.
  • It is about the same size as Pluto.
