ALL EYES were on the horizon on Tuesday evening as a 'pink supermoon' rose over the Hunter.
The much-anticipated lunar event was one of two super moon events this year.
"The moon will be slightly pink in colour, slightly bigger and 15 per cent brighter," astronomer David Reneke said in the lead-up to the moon rising.
"It will be so bright you will be able to read a newspaper at midnight."
The lunar phenomenon occurs when the moon is at its closest approach to Earth. While the term supermoon is not an astronomical one, it is a popular astrological name which dates back to The Old Farmer's Almanac from 1792, according to Mr Reneke. The book is a guide to planting and sowing crops based on the moon's phases.
"[It is] the largest supermoon of 2021, it will bring king tides and be a great time to drop a line," Mr Reneke said.
"All you need is a clear view of the sky."
Many people headed to the Hunter's beaches for the best view of the moon as it skirted above the horizon.
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