The harvest supermoon illuminated the UK’s night sky last evening, accompanied by a lunar eclipse.
A supermoon occurs when the moon reaches its closest position to Earth in its orbit, resulting in a larger and more radiant appearance in the night sky.
Observers also witnessed a small part of the moon being shrouded by the Earth’s shadow during a partial lunar eclipse.
The moon appeared most magnificent in the early evening, with a slightly orange hue observed in various locations.
It was approximately 15% larger and 30% brighter than when it is at its farthest point from Earth.
This evening’s supermoon is referred to as the harvest moon, as it is the nearest full moon to the autumn equinox, occurring on September 22.
Such occurrences are quite rare, and for those who missed this spectacle, they will have to wait for two more opportunities this year.
The upcoming lunar events have been designated as the October hunter moon, expected on October 18, and the November beaver moon, scheduled for November 15.
The fascinating spectacle of the harvest supermoon and eclipse was not limited to the UK; it was also observable in parts of Latin America, Europe, and Africa.
Select regions in Asia and the Middle East were fortunate enough to catch a glimpse as well.
Last month, an exceptionally rare blue supermoon captivated stargazers across Europe.
A blue moon is defined as the second full moon occurring within a single calendar month, an event that typically happens once every two to three years.
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