Syed Saif Ul Hassan 
Oct 07, 2025
In a rare treat to skygazers, the first supermoon of 2025 adorned the night sky over Pakistan on Tuesday, compelling astronomy lovers to secure a good spot at popular viewing sites to witness the stunning celestial phenomenon.
The event occurred around 7pm Pakistan Standard Time (PST), following a clarification from the Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) about earlier reports suggesting the supermoon had risen a day earlier.
A SUPARCO official explained that a timing overlap made the moon appear brighter the previous night.
The October 6 event, known as perigee, marked the Moon's closest approach to Earth, qualifying it as a supermoon. This perigee happened at 7pm Coordinated Universal Time on October 6, which converts into midnight PST on October 7.
The official noted that the full Moon, when completely illuminated, would occur at 8:47pm PST. Since both events happened close together, they combined to create a supermoon, which can appear up to 14% larger and nearly 30% brighter than a regular full Moon.
This supermoon was at a distance of 224,599 miles from Earth, making it 6.6% larger and 13% brighter than average.
When is the brightest supermoon of 2025?
The brightest supermoon of 2025 is expected in November, when the Moon will be just 221,817 miles away.
On the evenings of October 6 and 7, observers also spotted Saturn shining nearby, adding to the night sky's beauty.
For those who might have missed out on these opportune moments, the good news is that two more supermoons will take place on November 5 and December 5, bringing a dazzling end to the year 2025 for stargazers.
