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Stargazers in awe as 'rare' Super Blue Moon illuminates sky

First super moon of the year lights up the skies in parts of world on Monday

By Web Desk
Published August 20, 2024
A supermoon, known as the Blue Moon and Sturgeon Moon rises in Dortmund, Germany, August 19, 2024. — Reuters
A supermoon, known as the Blue Moon and "Sturgeon Moon" rises in Dortmund, Germany, August 19, 2024. — Reuters 

Stargazers around the world enjoyed a visual treat of a 'rare' super blue moon over the horizon in an impressive astronomic spectacle.

Astronomy enthusiasts shared their prized shots of the glowing sphere, illuminated the night sky on August 20.

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The view of the extra bright and massive Super Blue Moon was mesmerising and we've rounded up some of the best photos for our readers.  

Have a look at them here:

A supermoon, which occurs when a full moon coincides with the time of year when the Moon is closest to the Earth, is pictured from Kongekajen in Copenhagen, Denmark, August 19, 2024. — Reuters
A supermoon, which occurs when a full moon coincides with the time of year when the Moon is closest to the Earth, is pictured from Kongekajen in Copenhagen, Denmark, August 19, 2024. — Reuters 
A supermoon is pictured behind a Poseidon statue from Kastellet in Copenhagen Copenhagen, Denmark, August 19, 2024. — Reuters
A supermoon is pictured behind a Poseidon statue from Kastellet in Copenhagen Copenhagen, Denmark, August 19, 2024. — Reuters
People gather to watch the Supermoon in White Sand National Park near Alamogordo, New Mexico, U.S., August 19, 2024. — Reuters
People gather to watch the Supermoon in White Sand National Park near Alamogordo, New Mexico, U.S., August 19, 2024. — Reuters
A supermoon rises next to the Santuario de la Virgen de los Remedios church in San Pedro Cholula, Puebla, Mexico, August 19, 2024. — Reuters
A supermoon rises next to the Santuario de la Virgen de los Remedios church in San Pedro Cholula, Puebla, Mexico, August 19, 2024. — Reuters
A supermoon rises next to the Santuario de la Virgen de los Remedios church (not pictured) in San Pedro Cholula, Puebla, Mexico, August 19, 2024. — Reuters
A supermoon rises next to the Santuario de la Virgen de los Remedios church (not pictured) in San Pedro Cholula, Puebla, Mexico, August 19, 2024. — Reuters
A supermoon rises over the historical Galata Tower in Istanbul, Turkey, August 19, 2024. — Reuters
A supermoon rises over the historical Galata Tower in Istanbul, Turkey, August 19, 2024. — Reuters
A supermoon rises behind the Cologne Cathedral in Cologne, Germany, August 19, 2024. — Reuters
A supermoon rises behind the Cologne Cathedral in Cologne, Germany, August 19, 2024. — Reuters
A supermoon rises behind the Cologne Cathedral in Cologne, Germany, August 19, 2024. — Reuters
A supermoon rises behind the Cologne Cathedral in Cologne, Germany, August 19, 2024. — Reuters
A supermoon rises over the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, August 19, 2024. — Reuters
A supermoon rises over the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, August 19, 2024. — Reuters
A supermoon rises behind television antennas in Ronda, Spain, August 19, 2024. — Reuters
A supermoon rises behind television antennas in Ronda, Spain, August 19, 2024. — Reuters


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