CAMERAS were clicking all over the world – and nowhere more than in the UK where unusually clear skies offered great views of the “Supermoon” – the lunar eclipse where coincided with the moon’s closest approach to the earth.
It was the first time this celestial event had occurred since 1982 and it will not be repeated until 2033.
In Warrington, photographer Andrew Gilbert was in his garden between 2am and 3.45am and captured these remarkable pictures of the event.
The Supermoon is also sometimes referred to as the “Blood Moon” because it takes on a red colour.
It was just 59 minutes past its closest approach to the earth at mid-eclipse.
The pictures show the full moon pre eclipse, one shot of the partial eclipse, one of the full eclipse and one of the partial post eclipse.
Pictures courtesy of Andrew Gilbert
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Stunning photos – well done Andrew Gilbert 👍🌝🌕