The moon rising over Dong Chau Beach in the northern Thai Binh Province at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
The third supermoon of 2024, with the moon positioned approximately 357,364 kilometers from the Earth, peaked at 6:26 p.m. on Thursday (Vietnam time).
Photo by Tran Cong
On Thursday, cloudy weather persisted throughout the day. The moon started rising at 5:20 p.m. but remained hidden behind clouds until 5:30 p.m., when it became visible. Since the sky had not darkened yet, the moon's yellow hue was clearly noticeable.
Photo by Tran Cong
In many areas of Hanoi, the supermoon was visible, though intermittently obscured by clouds. This photo shows the moon over Ha Dong District of Hanoi at 8:00 p.m.
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The moon peeked from behind the roof of an apartment building in Hoang Mai District, Hanoi.
A supermoon occurs due to the moon’s elliptical orbit. When the moon aligns with the Earth and the Sun at its closest point to Earth (perigee), it appears 14% larger and 30% brighter than a typical full moon.
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The supermoon was captured at 7:35 p.m. in Gia Dinh Park of Phu Nhuan District, Ho Chi Minh City.
Photo by Duc Dong
Ho Chi Minh City experienced rain and dark clouds on Thursday evening, but after the downpour, the sky cleared, allowing the supermoon to be observed, though it had passed its peak.
Photo by Duc Dong
The supermoon, as seen from Tran Thi Ly Bridge spanning the Han River in Da Nang, at 7:46 p.m.
Photo by Nguyen Dong
The supermoon peaks at the Han River Bridge at 7:48 p.m. Prior to this, the moon had risen higher but was obscured by clouds.
Photo by Nguyen Dong
Another picture of the supermoon captured over Tran Thi Ly Bridge in Da Nang.
According to NASA experts, there will be four supermoons in 2024, occurring in August, September, October, and November. This week's supermoon is due to the full moon being at its closest point to Earth.
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The supermoon appeared in front of the statue of the Virgin Mary at An Hai Parish in Son Tra District of Da Nang City, at 8:00 p.m.
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The supermoon was observed at the Central Post Office in the northern Hai Phong City at 6:45 p.m.
Photo by Le Tan
The moon over the peak of Vong Hai Dai in Bach Ma National Park, Thua Thien-Hue Province.
Photo by Van An
The moon over the peak of Vong Hai Dai, Thua Thien-Hue Province.
Video by Van An
