An incredible supermoon shines over a locked down world

Apr 10, 2020

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A large moon shines over London.

A super moon, also called full pink moon, rises above central London on 07 April, 2020 in London, England © WIk NurPhoto via Getty Images

Alex Butler

Writer

Dublin

I’m a packing-cube enthusiast, always trying to cram one more thing into my backpack before I hit the road. My dream trip would start in an amazing city where I can soak up the culture, followed by some relaxation in nature. Some of my favourite destinations have been Sri Lanka and Croatia. I'm originally from Canada, but since joining Lonely Planet in 2016 I’ve called Dublin home - or at least my home-base between trips.

Countries around the world may be in lockdown, but people were still able to enjoy an incredible natural sight from their windows this week as the pink supermoon shone in skies.

It received its name because the full moon in April was known as the pink moon by Native American tribes, who tracked the changing seasons by the lunar months rather than the solar calendar.

A large moon shines over London.
A super moon, also called full pink moon, rises above central London on 07 April, 2020 in London, England © WIk NurPhoto via Getty Images

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