How the mega supermoon had people transfixed all over the world

On 14 November, a mega supermoon appeared in the night sky closer to Earth than it has been at any point in the last 68 years. This close time frame has not been witnessed since 1948 and it won’t happen again until 25 November, 2034. Heres how the rising 2016 supermoon appeared in various places around the world.

The biggest, brightest full moon in nearly seven decades is lighting up the night sky across the world this week. The phenomenon known as the supermoon is a result of the Moons elliptical orbit; it will be closer to the Earth than at any time since January 1948.

At its closest approach, the Moon will pass within 216,486 miles (348,400km) of the Earth, which is about 22,000 miles (35,400km) closer than average. This supermoon is about 14 per cent larger in diameter and about 30 percent brighter than when its at its furthest from the Earth.

IBTimes UK presents supermoon sightings from around the world. If you take any photos of the phenomenon, send them to pictures@ibtimes.co.uk.