Monday's supermoon, the first of four this year, attracted the attention of photographers around the globe. During a supermoon, the full moon is a little closer to Earth and can appear bigger in the night sky. September’s supermoon will coincide with a partial lunar eclipse and October’s will be the year’s closest approach. The final supermoon will be in November.
Supermoon viewed from around the globe
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The super moon rises in the clouds over St. Petersburg, Russia, Aug. 19, 2024.
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A supermoon rises behind the Cologne Cathedral in Cologne, Germany, Aug.19, 2024.
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A supermoon, rises over the Alexander Nevsky cathedral in Sofia, Bulgaria, Aug. 19, 2024.
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A supermoon rises behind Nacka, in Stockholm, Sweden, on Aug. 19, 2024.
