According to SUPARCO, a supermoon occurs when the moon reaches the closest point to Earth in its elliptical orbit while appearing fully illuminated.
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ISLAMABAD: The final supermoon of 2025 will be visible across Pakistan during the night between December 4 and 5, offering sky watchers a spectacular celestial sight.
According to The Space & Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO), a supermoon occurs when the moon reaches the closest point to Earth in its elliptical orbit while appearing fully illuminated. Due to this proximity, the moon appears noticeably larger and brighter than usual.
The statement said the supermoon will rise on December 4 at 4:58 pm with about 99.2% illumination, and will reach its peak brightness at 4:15 am on December 5, shining at 99.8% illumination.
During this period, the Moon will be approximately 357,218 km away from Earth—making it about 7.9% larger and 15% brighter compared to a regular full moon.
SUPARCO confirmed that astronomy enthusiasts across Pakistan will be able to witness this striking event clearly throughout the night of December 4 and into the early hours of December 5.
Earlier, the first Supermoon of 2025 illuminated the skies across Pakistan, according to SUPARCO.
The space agency reported that the moon is currently at a distance of 224,599 miles from Earth. Tonight’s supermoon appears 6.6% larger and 13% brighter than an average full moon.
SUPARCO added that the supermoon is visible near the planet Saturn, creating a stunning celestial view as the moon and Saturn appear close together in the sky.
According to SUPARCO, two more supermoons are expected this year—on November 5 and December 5.
