First supermoon of 2021 lights up dawn skies around the world

Skygazers were treated to a glimpse of a “pink supermoon“ as the celestial event lit up the dawn skies across the globe. But those who missed the rare event will still be able to see the Earth’s natural satellite on Tuesday evening as it appears bigger and brighter than usual. The full moon in April is also known as the “pink moon“ as it is named after pink flowers, known as phlox, which bloom in the springtime. It is also a supermoon because the full moon will occur when it is near its closest point to the Earth in its orbit. Read more here: Subscribe to The Telegraph on YouTube ► Get the latest headlines: and are websites of The Telegraph, the UK’s best-selling quality daily newspaper providing news and analysis on UK and world events, business, sport, lifestyle and culture.