The year's biggest 'Super Full Moon' captivated those who saw it.

The last Supermoon of 2024, which will be visible in Turkey, was captured by the lenses of sky enthusiasts. The largest 'Super Full Moon' of the year, observed in Istanbul, mesmerized those who witnessed it. This event, which will cause the Moon to appear about 14% brighter and larger than normal, was followed not only in Turkey but all around the world.

The last and largest Supermoon of 2024 began to be observed in Turkey on Thursday, October 17, at 14:26. The Supermoon occurring on October 17, 2024, will happen at 11:26 worldwide. Since Turkey is in the UTC+3 time zone, the Supermoon can be observed at 14:26 Turkish time (TRT). The Supermoon will appear larger and brighter than normal because it will be at its closest position to Earth. Since the celestial event coincides with daytime hours, it will be possible to observe the Supermoon in Turkey after sunset.

In a statement from NASA, it was noted that the Moon will appear as a full moon from Tuesday evening until Friday morning. The Moon observed this week will be the third of four consecutive Supermoons in 2024. The next Supermoon will occur in November.

WHAT IS A SUPERMOON?

The term Supermoon refers to the time when a full moon or new moon coincides with the perigee, the point at which the Moon is closest to Earth. During this event, the Moon appears 7-14% larger and up to 30% brighter than normal. Unlike constellations and meteor showers, the Supermoon can be easily seen from almost anywhere in the world.