SPECTACULAR CELESTIAL PHENOMENON: The Full / Super Moon

Last night the Perigee Full Moon illuminated the night's sky - here's everything you need to know about it.

The Hunters Super Moon also known by it's scientific name as the Perigee Full Moon takes place every year in October and it’s a rare and spectacular celestial phenomenon.

Last night the night skies were lit up with the Hunter’s super moon and it’s the first full moon after the autumnal equinox.

This year’s Harvest Moon was particularly special because it was also a super moon, meaning that the full Moon coincides with the night that the Moon is at its closest point to Earth in its monthly orbit.

 As the Hunter’s moon rises 30 minutes later than usual, sunset and moon rise aren’t far apart and this creates a prolonged daylight, which traditionally farmers and hunters used to finish of their day’s work.

When is the next one?

This year, there are six super moons and as we’ve already had four there will be two more over the coming months.

This year there are six super moons and as we’ve already seen four there are just two left in the coming months

So, if you want to catch the next one, take notes of these dates:

• November 14 at 13:52 UTC

• December 14 at 00:05 UTC