LAHORE: Astronomy enthusiasts, students and families gathered in Pakistan’s cultural capital Lahore on Thursday night to observe the final supermoon of 2025.
It’s the third supermoon of the year and the last supermoon of 2025, according to Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO).
A supermoon occurs when a full moon coincides with the Moon’s closest point to Earth in its orbit, causing it to appear slightly larger and brighter than usual.
There are typically three to four supermoons in a year.
“It looks just beautiful, a delight. It is bright and shiny. I like watching full moon and always watch it when bright and full. Watching full moon always gives me a soothing pleasure,” resident of Lahore Saeeda Ahmed said.
“The supermoon is beautiful,” said another resident Ahsan Rasheed.
“There is a waterfall nearby and it’s reflection in water is enhancing the beauty. As you can feel the moon is very bright today. It is brighter than an ordinary full moon.”
The December full moon is traditionally called the Cold Moon due to its appearance in the Northern Hemisphere’s winter season.
SUPARCO on Wednesday encouraged astronomy enthusiasts, families and students to observe the event, noting that no special optical gear is required.
The brightest supermoon of the year occurred earlier on Nov. 5, when the Moon came slightly closer at 356,978 km.
Pakistan’s space agency said 2025 has been one of the most favorable years for sky-watchers in South Asia, with multiple clear viewing windows and high illumination.
