The third and largest supermoon of the year appeared on October 17, visible in many provinces across the country.
The third supermoon of 2024 appeared, with the moon at a distance of approximately 357,364 km from Earth. The peak full moon occurred at 6:26 PM on October 17 (Vietnam time). The image captured shows the moon beginning to rise over Dong Chau beach in Thai Binh province at 5:30 PM. (Photo: Tran Cong).
On October 17, the weather was cloudy, and the moon began to rise at 5:20 PM but was obscured by clouds. By 5:30 PM, the moon was visible, appearing yellow in the still not fully dark sky. (Photo: Tran Cong).
Many areas in Hanoi witnessed the supermoon; however, there were times when clouds obscured the view. The image shows the moon appearing in Ha Dong district, Hanoi at 8 PM. (Photo: Ngoc Thanh).
The moon shining above an apartment building in Hoang Mai district, Hanoi. The supermoon occurs due to the elliptical orbit of the moon. When the moon aligns with the Earth and the Sun at its closest point (perigee), it appears 14% larger and 30% brighter than a normal full moon. (Photo: Pham Chieu).
The supermoon captured at 7:35 PM in Gia Dinh Park, Phu Nhuan district, Ho Chi Minh City. (Photo: Duc Dong).
Ho Chi Minh City experienced rainy weather and dark clouds. After a brief downpour, the sky cleared, allowing the supermoon to be observed, although it was past the peak time. (Photo: Duc Dong).
The supermoon viewed from Tran Thi Ly Bridge over Han River, Da Nang, at 7:46 PM. (Photo: Nguyen Dong).
The supermoon above the rotating Han River Bridge at 7:48 PM. Before this time, the moon had risen high but was obscured by clouds. (Photo: Nguyen Dong).
According to NASA experts, there are four supermoons in 2024, occurring in August, September, October, and November. However, the supermoon this week is a result of the full moon being at perigee. The image shows the moon on top of Tran Thi Ly Bridge, captured with a 400 mm lens. (Photo: Nguyen Dong).
The supermoon in front of the statue of the Assumption of Mary at An Hai parish, Son Tra district, at 8 PM. (Photo: Nguyen Dong).
Observing the supermoon at the Central Post Office in Hai Phong at 6:45 PM. (Photo: Le Tan).
The moon atop Vong Hai Dai in Bach Ma National Park, Thua Thien – Hue. (Photo: Van An).
