UK

Supermoon: London's top spots to photograph the brightest moon in 60 years | London Evening Standard

Experts have sought out the best places in the capital for Londoners to photograph the moon when it appears at its brightest in 60 years.

Supermoon: London's top spots to photograph the brightest moon in 60 years | London Evening Standard

News | UK

Supermoon: London's top spots to photograph the brightest moon in 60 yearsStunning: A cable car travels in full view of the supermoonGlyn Kirk/AFP/Getty Images

Experts have sought out the best places in the capital for Londoners to photograph the moon when it appears at its brightest in 60 years.

It will appear brighter than usual on Monday and bigger than it has for the last 68 years, scientists say.

The phenomenon occurs when the moon becomes full at the same time its orbit is closest to the Earth, known as perigee.

This month's supermoon will be the penultimate of the year and the most impressive of the 21st century so far.

Allow Exco Player content

This content is provided by Exco Player and may use cookies or similar technologies. Please click 'Allow and Continue' below to load the content.

NASA claim the moon will not look as large again until the year 2034.

Natural phenomenon: An image of October's supermoonAndrew Whyte/Sony

Supermoons generally appear to be 14 per cent bigger and 30 per cent brighter than other full moons.

Astro-photographers have pinpointed the best spots in the capital to photograph the impressive site.

Primrose Hill, in north-west London, tops the list, offering keen sky watchers the chance to capture the moon above stunning views of the capital’s skyline.

Supermoon: The spectacle over Canary Wharf in 2014 Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images

Highgate Hill, in north-east London, and both Greenwich Park and Crystal Palace’s Westow Hill, in south-east London, are also highly rated by experts.

UK photographer Andrew Whyte suggests those looking for the perfect shot plan ahead and research moonrise times and positions online.

He also advised photographers to use autofocus and stay out late to get the best images.

Read More

The moon will become full at 1.52pm GMT on November 14 meaning Londoners have the best chance of spotting the supermoon later that night.

If clear skies grace the capital the moon may be visible throughout the day.

A second supermoon is set to rise a month later on December 14.