The first supermoon of the year - The Pink Moon

The first supermoon of the year will rise in Greece on Monday and Tuesday and will be followed by two more supermoons in 2021. Supermoons occur when the moon passes closest to the Earth in its elliptical orbit, so that the full moon appears larger than usual as a result.

The moon will approach the Earth at a distance of 356,379 kilometres (perigee) on Monday and 357,379 kilometres on Tuesday.

The specific supermoon is traditionally called the "Pink Moon" as it corresponded with the early spring blooms of a certain pink wildflower. Although the moon will be bigger and brighter, it will certainly not be tinted pink.