Supermoon rising over Brisbane captured in timelapse video
by Guardian Staff from on (#21M2F)
A supermoon rises over the Brisbane skyline. The event occurs when a full or new moon passes closer to Earth in its monthly orbit, with this particular one being the closest full moon to date in the 21st century, according to Nasa. Skygazers took to high-rise buildings, observatories and beaches to get a glimpse of the spectacle, which won't appear again until 2034. Despite the excitement, some astronomers said the event was overhyped
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