A supermoon lit up the Irish skies last night, while in some other countries people got to experience the rare sight of a “super blood moon”. A supermoon is a full or “new” moon that appears when the moon is closest to the Earth in its orbit. During the event, the moon usually appears about 15 per cent bigger and 30 per cent brighter. A lunar eclipse is observed during dawn in Brasilia, Brazil. For those who miss the supermoon on Thursday, a fourth and final supermoon of 2021 will be visible on June 24th.

Source: The Irish Times May 27, 2021 06:31 UTC