A partial lunar eclipse was captured by a south Essex resident this week.

A partial lunar eclipse happens when the Earth passes between the sun and moon, casting a shadow that darkens a part of the moon.

The pictures shows the bright moon during the eclipse with cloud surrounding the sight.

Cheryl McGibbon, from Rayleigh, who captured the almost ethereal picture said the experience was awe-inspiring.

She said: “It was quite amazing. It could have been better, there was a lot of clouds blocking the view.

“It is not an everyday occurrence, I am looking forward to the one taking place in March I believe.”

This lunar eclipse is the second and final of the year after a slight darkening in March.

Adding to this, a supermoon was visible throughout the world earlier this week.

This occurs when the moon appears 30% brighter and 14% bigger in the sky, Becky Mitchell, Met Office meteorologist said.

She said: “The reason for that is the moon has an orbit around the Earth and the moon is in the part of its orbit where it is closest to the Earth.”

Elsewhere, the supermoon was spotted in Maine, Frankfurt, China, and more areas places across the world.

There will be a supermoon four times next year, and the forecaster confirmed the next partial eclipse will be in 2026.