Supermoon over North Solihull

CLOUDS parted earlier this evening to give amateur astronomers in North Solihull the chance to see the most impressive "supermoon" for 70 years.
The Earth's satellite has made its closest approach since 1948 and will appear seven per cent larger and 15 per cent brighter than usual - although the difference will be difficult to detect with the naked eye.
The moon - which was a mere 221,524 miles (356,509km) from Earth earlier today - won't be this close again for another 18 years.