Londoners have caught some stunning photos of a rare lifetime experience as the supermoon floated over the capital this week.

The supermoon was shining brightly in our skies on the evening of November 14, but unfortunately for many who live in London, the cloud tainted the views.

Luckily, on the eve of the big event, many residents snapped the supermoon as it appeared larger than normal against the city landscape.

It was the closest the full moon has been to earth since 1948, and if you struggled to catch a glimpse, you are now going to have to wait another 18 years to see one as bright or as big.

However, it was not all doom and gloom, there were a few sightings. The following picture was taken in Harrow on the Hill:

And across London, through the gaps in the clouds, there were a few lucky glimpses:

It was 14 per cent larger and 30 percent brighter than normal, so it should have been pretty easy to spot right? Wrong.

Those living in London shared their disappointment over social media:

Some even resorted to creating their own supermoon:

The eve of the supermoon, November 13, proved slightly more successful, these pictures were taken in North London by Donald Lyven.

The moon in north London on November 13
The cloud cleared on the eve of the supermoon

If the cloud did ruin your moon spotting last night, then lets hope the cloud clears on December 14, when the supermoon returns.

It will not be as big or as bright as last night, but it's still a supermoon nevertheless.

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