Supermoon was 14% larger and 30% brighter around the world (photos)

The biggest and brightest full moon in nearly 70 years has lit up skies across the world.

Stargazers were treated to the spectacular ‘supermoon’ where it appeared 14 per cent larger and 30 per cent brighter than usual.

The event, described as “undeniably beautiful” by US space agency Nasa, is the result of the Moon coming closer to Earth than it has done since 1948.

It will not make a similar approach until November 25, 2034.

The ‘supermoon’ was expected to reach the peak of its full phase at 1.52pm UK time, meaning Brits can watch out for it any time tonight.

However, the event can be viewed at its best at around 8.09pm, when it will reach its closes point to Earth – a distance of 356,511km.

Acropolis

epa05631419 The full moon rises through the Propylaia of the ancient Acropolis hill in Athens, Greece, 14 November 2016. The moon is the largest full moon since 1948 also known as the 'supermoon,' when the moon reaches its closest point to Earth. The next time the moon will be this close will be on 25 November 2034. EPA/YANNIS KOLESIDIS

Corinth

Το φεγγάρι ανατέλλει πανω από το ναό του Απόλλωνα στην Αρχαία Κόρινθο, κατά τη διάρκεια της μεγαλύτερης πανσέληνου των τελευταίων 70 ετών, Δευτέρα 14 Νοεμβρίου 2016. Τελευταία φορά που η ανθρωπότητα είδε αυτό το φαινόμενο ήταν το 1948, ενώ η επόμενη φορά που το φεγγάρι θα είναι και πάλι τόσο κοντά στην γη, θα είναι τον Νοέμβριο του 2034. ΑΠΕ ΜΠΕ/ΑΠΕ ΜΠΕ/ΒΑΣΙΛΗΣ ΨΩΜΑΣ