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Beaver Supermoon Set to Be Year’s Brightest Over Pakistan Tonight

SUPARCO pegs the local peak at 6:19 p.m., with the Moon about 221,817 miles away, roughly 9.7% larger, 16% brighter than usual.

Overview

  • The event is the second in a three‑moon run this year, with the final supermoon expected in December.
  • SUPARCO advises that the Moon will be most striking across Pakistan shortly after moonrise.
  • Observers are told to expect the year’s brightest full Moon, visible widely across Pakistan and in other regions.
  • Astronomers report that clear winter skies and low light pollution will improve the view for sky‑watchers.
  • A supermoon occurs when a full Moon coincides with its closest approach to Earth, producing a larger, brighter appearance.