In pics: September Harvest supermoon to lights up the night sky

Updated: Sep 18, 2024, 03:32 PM(IST)

In rare phenomena, the harvest supermoon of September experiences a lunar eclipse. This magnificent event occurs when the Moon is closest to the Earth and appears much bigger than usual. The full moon was witnessed across various parts of the world on the night of Tuesday, September 17.

Take a look at the visuals from various locations.

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Australia

The spectacular view shows a surfer riding waves as the supermoon rises at Manly Beach in Sydney.

(Photograph:AFP)

China

The September harvest supermoon rises behind the Nanjing Yuejiang Tower in Nanjing, Jiangsu in eastern China.

(Photograph:AFP)

Israel

The full moon rises over the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights, appearing massive in the dusky sky on Tuesday, September 17.

(Photograph:AFP)

South Africa

The fourth supermoon of the year rises over Kalk Bay Harbour, near Cape Town in South Africa.

(Photograph:AFP)

Germany

The harvest moon can be seen rising in the city of Frankfurt am Main in western Germany, as people enjoy its stunning sight.

(Photograph:AFP)

Venezuela

The supermoon rises stunningly in the dark sky of Caracas on the night of September 17.

(Photograph:AFP)

France

The harvest moon captured over Rennes, northwestern France during the partial lunar eclipse.

(Photograph:AFP)

Turkey

The photo shows the full moon during the partial lunar eclipse rising over the night sky in Istanbul.

(Photograph:AFP)

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