THE FOURTH and final supermoon of the year was visible in the night sky last night (August 11) and peaked at 01:36 am.

A supermoon occurs when the Moon is halfway through the lunar cycle. It looks much bigger as it rises and sets, and this is known as a moon illusion.

The brightness of the supermoon is due to the sun’s rays reflecting off the surface of the moon and this travels to Earth.

The brightness is about 30 per cent more than when the moon is at its dimmest.

The supermoon is also known as the Sturgeon Supermoon because historically, giant sturgeon could be caught more easily. Other names include the Corn Moon and Flying Up Moon.

Did you see the supermoon? Share any photos with us.