Overview
- The Moon reached perigee around 23:16 CET at roughly 356,400 kilometers, producing the year’s brightest full moon.
- Full moon occurred at 14:19 CET with moonrise across many cities between about 16:00 and 16:30, when the horizon context can make it look largest to observers.
- A perigee full moon appears up to about 14% larger and as much as 30% brighter than the farthest full moon, though the difference is subtle to the naked eye.
- The term “Supermoon” is a popular, non-astronomical label; scientists note only minor tidal variation and no proven links to earthquakes or volcanic activity.
- Agencies and media published extensive images from across Germany, and another near-perigee full moon is expected in December 2025.