Gorgeous August Supermoon Lights Up The World

2 AUG, 2023

Ayaan Paul Chowdhury

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Stargazers across the world had the extraordinary experience of witnessing a supermoon that appeared larger and brighter than usual on Tuesday night.

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The night's sky was illuminated by this month's full Moon, famously known as the Sturgeon Moon, as it gracefully rose above the horizon shortly after sunset.

THE STURGEON MOON

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This supermoon marks the first of two supermoons occurring this month, with the next full moon on August 30 being called a Blue Moon.

THE FIRST OF TWO

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Here are some captivating photos from different parts of the world capturing the magnificence of Tuesday's supermoon.

THE MOON ACROSS THE WORLD

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In Pristina, Kosovo, the Sturgeon Moon illuminated the night sky, drawing inspiration from the increase in sturgeon fish observed in North American lakes at this particular time of the year.

KOSOVO

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The supermoon rose over Kocatepe Mosque in Ankara, perfectly balancing between the two minarets of the prominent mosque.

ANKARA

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The supermoon also shone over the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque in Turkey's Istanbul.

ISTANBUL

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Across the Atlantic, the supermoon graced NYC skies, towering above the city's dense skyline.

NEW YORK CITY

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In China, the supermoon made an appearance in Jiujiang, within the Jiangxi province of the country.

JIUJIANG

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The moon also cameod over the beautiful Yellow Crane Tower in Wuhan.

WUHAN

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The supermoon appeared in Indian skies over the Laxminarayan temple in Jaipur, Rajasthan; as well as across the country.

JAIPUR

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The supermoon could be seen peeping from behind a minaret spire in Kuwait City.

KUWAIT