A super moon has graced the skies, appearing bigger and brighter than usual, as it comes closer to the Earth and is likely to bring higher tides. The phenomenon, known as a perigee full moon, means the Moon appears up to 14 per cent bigger and 30 per cent brighter than when it is furthest from the planet. The optimum effect was observed across the world.. Britain's Royal Astronomical Society's Dr Robert Massey said the Moon's size may be more obvious than its brightness.

When the Moon appears at its biggest it will be just 356,400 kilometers, compared to its usual distance from Earth of 384,000 kilometers. Dr Massey said: when the Moon is closest to the Earth and full or new, you get an increase in the tidal pull in the ocean because the gravity of the moon and the sun line up.