The Sturgeon Moon became visible Thursday night, appearing bigger and brighter than usual because of its proximity to Earth.
Did you get a chance to witness the fourth and final supermoon of 2022?illuminated the night sky Thursday. The moon had various hues and appeared bigger and brighter than when the moon is at its farthest point away from Earth.
Referred to as the Sturgeon Moon, the astronomical event did not become visible until 9:36 p.m. EDT. NASA says the supermoon will remain in this phase until Saturday morning.London: The supermoon rises behind The Shard. Anthoupolis, Cyprus: The supermoon rises behind a cross on the dome of a Maronite church. Edinburgh, Scotland: The Sturgeon supermoon, the final supermoon of the year, rises behind Edinburgh Castle.
Beijing, China: Residents wearing masks take a selfie near a statue of Cupid as a supermoon rises in the night sky.