Today the moon will be closer to Earth than it has been so far this century.

The 'supermoon to end all supermoons' will occur this afternoon, and it will be the closest the moon has been to Earth since 1948.

And you don't want to miss this one - another one like it won't occur again until 2034.

The moon will be closest to earth at 1.52pm this afternoon. The best time to see it in the UK will be at 4.45pm, but a sighting will all depend on the weather.

Will we be able to see the supermoon in Bradford? The forecast for this afternoon and evening is cloudy with outbreaks of rain, so it may be difficult to see the moon, but possible to glimpse it if the cloud breaks.

 

During the event, the Moon will appear up to 14 per cent bigger and 30 percent brighter than an average full moon.

This phenomenon is called a 'beaver moon', named by colonial Americans as a reminder to set beaver traps.

And the November lunar cycle will orbit closer to the Earth than it has in decades, making the moon look enormous and luminous.

The Moon's distance from Earth varies because it follows an elliptical orbit rather than a circular one. Scientists have dismissed notions that the phenomenon could cause bizarre behaviour or natural disasters. Its most significant impact is likely to be on the tide. 

  • If you manage to spot the supermoon over Bradford and capture it on camera, send your photos of the to newsdesk@telegraphandargus.co.uk and we will feature them in a gallery.