ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – The year’s largest and brightest supermoon illuminated the skies in Pakistan and several other countries around the world.
With the sunrise on Thursday, it disappeared after dazzling the skies. Fans captured the glimpse of the supermoon before it disappeared.
People around the world caught a glimpse of the Beaver supermoon as it rose on Wednesday.
The largest, brightest Moon of the year has been shining in all its glory in the areas lucky enough to have a clear sky.
Wednesday's supermoon was bigger and brighter than earlier supermoons this year due to the fact that it is the closest full Moon to Earth.
This happens because the Moon does not orbit the Earth in a perfect circle - its axis of orbit more closely resembles an oval.
The name Beaver Moon follows a longstanding tradition of nicknaming supermoons.
While there is some disagreement as to the origins of the name, some sources attribute it to First Nations tribes in North America historically setting beaver traps in November.
A supermoon occurs when the full moon coincides with the moon’s closest approach to earth in its orbit, making it appear larger and brighter than usual.
According to a SUPARCO spokesperson, this was the second of three supermoons of the year, appearing with exceptional size and brightness. The moon reached its peak illumination at 6:19pm today, when it will be just 221,817 miles from earth—about 9.7% larger and 16% brighter than a typical full moon.
This is the second of three supermoons of the year, with the next one expected in December.
Astronomers say that due to the clear winter skies, the phenomenon was even more visible in Pakistan, especially in darker, less light-polluted areas, making it not only an astronomical event but also a spectacular natural sight.