Supermoon Shines Across Global Skylines
A dazzling supermoon illuminated skies around the world on Monday evening, captivating observers from New York City to Suzhou, China. The celestial event, occurring when a full moon coincides with the moon’s closest approach to Earth in its orbit, created a brighter and larger-than-usual lunar display.
This supermoon-the first of three consecutive months featuring the phenomenon-offers a rare opportunity for stargazers and photographers alike. Supermoons occur because the moon’s orbit isn’t perfectly circular; it’s an ellipse. When a full moon happens near the point in its orbit closest to Earth, it appears up to 14% larger and 30% brighter than a typical full moon. November and December will also bring supermoon events, providing further chances to witness the spectacle.
In New York City, the supermoon rose behind the Statue of Liberty, casting a pinkish glow over the city as the sun set. Images from Suzhou, Jiangsu Province in China, also showcased the impressive lunar display. While cloud cover obscured the view for some, the event was widely visible and shared across social media platforms.
The next supermoons are anticipated in November and December,offering additional opportunities to observe this striking astronomical event.
