Share your supermoon photos

A full moon coincides with its closest stage of orbit for the only time in 2017 this weekend. We’d like your help documenting the astronomical phenomenon

The one and only supermoon appearance of 2017 occurs on 3 December, and we’d like to see your pictures as well as read stories about how you captured them.

The phenomenon, which happens when a full moon coincides with the moon being at its closest to earth during orbit, means it could appear roughly 30% larger and brighter than the smallest full moon.

This can result in some spectacular images, so for inspiration – or if it’s cloudy where you are – click here to see pictures readers shared during the last supermoon, back in 2016.

What is the supermoon? The science behind the lunar wonder

How to contribute

Share your moon related photos and stories by clicking on the blue “Contribute” button on this article. Be sure to tell us where you are and if you like tell us what equipment you have used to get your shot.

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