ADVERTISEMENTREAD: Rare supermoon sky show seen in PHThe phenomenon was visible first in Asia, sending astronomy enthusiasts and photographers flocking to the best viewing spots, hoping the chronic pollution that blights many of the region’s cities would not spoil the fun. Loud cheers went up among the crowd as the moon made brief appearances between heavy, grey clouds before disappearing. In Thailand, astrologers were variously predicting the supermoon would bring disaster or great fortune. READ: Some supermoons more super than othersAstronomers say it can be hard to notice that the moon appears brighter than usual. “I think it’s well worth waiting another 34 years to see it,” tourist guide Leslie Edgar, 30, told AFP.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer November 14, 2016 22:49 UTC