THE SKIES were illuminated by the first supermoon of 2018 last night – known as the ‘wolf moon’.

A supermoon is a full moon that coincides with the shortest distance between the moon and earth during its orbit.

The supermoon in each lunar cycle is given a name. February’s is known as the ‘snow moon’ or ‘hunger moon’.

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Wolf Moon 2018 - Send us your pictures

"Did you get a picture of the wolf moon last night? Then send us your pictures, including your full name and where you took the photograph"

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From Philip Gott

What is your response?Super "Wolf" Moon taken early evening over Porthtowan, Cornwall on it's appearances in breaks of the low cloud.

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The Bolton News: Super "Wolf" Moon taken early evening over Porthtowan, Cornwall on it's appearances in breaks of the low cloud.Super "Wolf" Moon taken early evening over Porthtowan, Cornwall on it's appearances in breaks of the low cloud.
The Bolton News: Super "Wolf" Moon taken early evening over Porthtowan, Cornwall on it's appearances in breaks of the low cloud.Super "Wolf" Moon taken early evening over Porthtowan, Cornwall on it's appearances in breaks of the low cloud.

From donna hassall

What is your response?the close up pic is through a telescope

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The Bolton News: the close up pic is through a telescopethe close up pic is through a telescope
The Bolton News: the close up pic is through a telescopethe close up pic is through a telescope

From Pete Harrison

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Other famous examples are the ‘harvest moon’ in September and October’s ‘hunter’s moon’.

This excellent picture of the wolf moon was taken by Hannah Brookes in Kearsley, near Bolton.

If you got a picture of last night's wolf moon, use the button below to send it in.