The occurrence of the Supermoon, up to 30 percent brighter and appearing 14 percent bigger than other moons, is Saturday, May 5 at 11:54 p.m. eastern time. It happens as the moon reaches full phase and, at around the same time, makes its closest approach to Earth.
This post contains a compilation of Supermoon reader photos and international photos from news wire services. It also contains viewing updates for readers in Washington, D.C.
11:55 p.m. update: The moon is now officially full and about as close to Earth as it will get this year. Sky conditions (in Washington, D.C.) haven’t been ideal tonight for viewing, but good enough for some excellent photos, which you must see below. This is the last text update, but I’ll continue adding photos to the stream below. So keep checking back.
11:10 p.m. update: Clouds are more scattered, but still obstructing views in some areas. The moon is officially super in about 45 minutes.
10:24 p.m. update: Supermoon or super-bust? Think these clouds are so unjust? Comment below with a rhyme. Moon wholly full in 90 minutes time. [See: these are great!!!]
TOP PHOTOS OF THE NIGHT
