In pictures: 'Supermoon' rising

The sight of a large, reddish moon has sent people reaching for their cameras around the world.

The moon's unusual appearance is the result of a rare coincidence. It appears larger than usual because it is at its lowest point in its orbit around the Earth, while its reddish tint is the result of an eclipse.

Here is a selection of images from around the world, including some sent in by BBC News website readers.

The "supermoon" - partially eclipsed - is pictured above the mountains of Cape Town

The "supermoon", as seen from New York's streets

The astronomical event provides a selfie opportunity in Kabul

BBC News website reader Zsolt Berend sent in this image of the reddened "supermoon" above London

The "supermoon" enchants beachgoers in Rio de Janeiro

The "supermoon" peers through foliage over Bridgend, Wales, in this photo from BBC News website reader Randell John

Low and bright, the "supermoon" dazzles a small crowd on Glastonbury Tor in England

The "supermoon" is eclipsed above the dome of the Koekelberg Basilica in Brussels