Tech Desk 
Oct 18, 2024
Pakistan's night sky lit up with a stunning supermoon on Thursday (October 17), offering a celestial spectacle that was also witnessed across the world.
The supermoon began to rise at 4:26pm (PKT), offering a spectacular view for sky enthusiasts at night, marking the third supermoon of the year 2024.
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What is a supermoon?
A supermoon happens when the moon's orbit is closest to the Earth and the moon is full. According to NASA, it appears 14% brighter and 7% larger than a regular full moon.
Alongside Pakistan, other regions, including New Zealand, Japan, and Australia, also got the opportunity to observe this impressive phenomenon.
To be noted, for people living in the west of the International Date Line, this celestial event took place on Wednesday (October 16) night, while in regions, including New Zealand it will be visible early Friday morning.
Next supermoon of 2024
However, if you missed the stunning supermoon display last night, brace for 2024’s last supermoon expected on November 15, promising to illuminate the skies once again.
The moon will appear full for three days, from Tuesday (November 12) evening until Friday (November 15) morning.
