People in many countries around the world have the opportunity to observe the magnificent giant moon illuminating the sky in the "super moon" phenomenon.
Super moon in the sky of the US capital Washington DC on October 16.This year, three super moons will illuminate the Earth in October, November and December, according to The Sun.(Photo: Xinhua).
Super bright red moon hung in the sky of America.(Photo: Xinhua).
Super moon happens two months later will be bigger and brighter.(Photo: Xinhua).
The term "super moon" refers to the Moon being closer to Earth than usual.(Photo: Instagram).
The Moon's orbit is elliptical and one side is closer to the Earth than 48,300km from the other.The closer side is called "close-up" while the farther side is named "perspective".Super moon in the photo taken in Reading, England.(Photo: Geoffrey Swaine).
When the Earth, the Sun and the Moon are aligned, this phenomenon is called sorrow.When the squirrel coincides with the near-point, ie the three celestial bodies are lined up in which the Moon is closest to the Earth, super moon appears.Super moon rose behind an apartment in Ronda, southern Spain.(Photo: Reuters).
Super November moon is very special because it happens within two hours in the Moon at the near point so it is bigger and brighter.Super moon shines in Mexico City, Mexico.(Photo: Reuters).
Super moon in November is also the full moon near the Earth in the 21st century. (Photo: Reuters).
Super moon in December will obscure part of the light from Geminid meteor shower.Super moon shines above Victoria Tower at the top of Hill Hill, west Yorkshire, England.(Photo: Charlotte Graham).
The December giant super moon will be 14% larger and 30% brighter than the Moon at normal times.(Photo: Charlotte Graham).
