Amazing pictures of April Supermoon over Hastings and Bexhill

Bexhill based photographer Jeff Penfold ventured out last night (Tuesday April 7) to capture these great shots of the April Supermoon - also referred to as the Pink Moon.
By Andy Hemsley
Published 8th Apr 2020, 10:18 BST
Updated 8th Apr 2020, 13:12 BST
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A supermoon is a full moon where the moon is just a little bit closer to Earth than usual, so it looks bigger and brighter.

Astronomers say about 10% closer and 20% bigger in area and brightness.

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This supermoon got its name because the April full moon often corresponds with the blooming of pink phlox flowers in eastern North America, though it did appear to have a pink tinge to it.

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