Supermoon

For the first time in a long time, August this year will have the unusual distinction of having two sturgeon supermoons.

It was a bit overcast on much of the east coast as the brightest moon of the year so far rose but the rest of the world gave us a preview a nigh earlier.

The year's last supermoon rose in night skies around the world last night.

Keen skywatchers will want to rug up and pop outdoors tonight as the last supermoon of the year rises over the horizon.

This week's spectacular supermoon encouraged photographers right around the world to get out and capture the phenomenon.

July's "Buck" supermoon will be the biggest of the year, and should provide an even more spectacular sight than last month's "Strawberry" moon.

From Frankfurt and New York to Istanbul and Beijing, skygazers have enjoyed a beautiful supermoon rise over the horizon in an impressive astronomic spectacle.

It's the first total lunar eclipse in more than two years.

Australian skygazers will be in luck tonight as a supermoon coincides with the only total lunar eclipse of 2021.

Qantas is selling tickets for a one-off flight which will give passengers a chance to catch a closer look at next month's supermoon when it lights up the night sky.

India's COVID-19 crisis continues to spiral further out of control, with thousands dying every day amid a crumbling healthcare system.

Astronomy fans in Australia can look forward to a 'pink' super moon in the sky tonight.

A piece of celestial good luck likely made it easier for engineers to successfully refloat the giant container ship that blocked the Suez Canal for almost a week.

Last night, April's pink supermoon made a stunning appearance lighting up the night sky around the world. In case you didn't catch it, here's some of the best photos from the rare event.

Best images of last night's lunar event - which saw the moon 14% larger and 30% brighter - in Australia and around the world.

The moon put on a rare cosmic show overnight: a red blue moon, super big and super bright.

The supermoon casts an eerie light at dusk as it rises over hills outside Las Vegas, Nevada. (Getty)