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The year’s biggest full moon, known as the Super Flower Moon, rose in a clear evening sky over the Sydney Opera House on Wednesday, May 26, to the delight of amateur photographers positioned just across the water to capture the moment.
The moon was at the closest point to Earth in its orbit, making it appear about 7% larger and 15% brighter than normal.
The May full moon is known as the Flower Moon as it occurs when spring flowers are in bloom.
This Super Flower Moon will also feature the first total lunar eclipse in more than two years, during which the moon will pass through the Earth’s shadow. It will appear red, which is known as a blood moon, because light is scattered through the Earth’s atmosphere, much like during a sunset.
The eclipse was seen in Sydney when the moon was much higher in the sky.
The eclipse took place in the early morning hours in western North America, with people in Alaska and Hawaii poised to get the best views. It was also visible in southern Chile and Argentina.
Stargazers in all of Australia and in New Zealand and parts of Southeast Asia were able to see the eclipse on Wednesday evening.
Here’s how the rest of the pandemic-weary world gazed at the evening sky to enjoy the biggest celestial show of 2021.
Despite the cloudy night sky, there were lucky stargazers in the Philippines.
– with reports from Reuters/Rappler.com
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