Final supermoon of 2020 above Hanoi sky
A supermoon happens when the full moon coincides with the moon's closest approach to Earth in its orbit. Supermoons make the moon appear a little brighter and closer than normal, although the difference is hard to spot with the naked eye.">
A supermoon happens when the full moon coincides with the moon's closest approach to Earth in its orbit. Supermoons make the moon appear a little brighter and closer than normal, although the difference is hard to spot with the naked eye.
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May's full moon is the last supermoon of 2020, according to NASA (Photo: VNA)
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The supermoon appears on the evening of May 7, 2020 (Vietnam time) (Photo: VNA)
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Photo taken at 7pm in Hanoi (Photo: VNA)
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Photo taken at 7pm in Hanoi (Photo: VNA)
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A supermoon happens when the full moon coincides with the moon's closest approach to Earth in its orbit (Photo: VNA)
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The Super Flower Moon is the final supermoon of the year, with many residents in high-rise apartment buildings in Hanoi keeping an eye out for a glimpse of the supermoon. (Photo: Minh Duc)
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The reason it is referred to as a super moon is because of its close proximity to the Earth during its orbit. As a result, this phenomenon triggers the moon to appear far larger than usual and comes across as much brighter. (Photo: Minh Duc)
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The latest event is the third supermoon this year, following the Super Snow Moon which could be seen in February and the Super Pink Moon which was visible in April. (Photo: Minh Duc)
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The supermoon shines brightly and appears larger than normal. (Photo: Minh Duc)
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| From late afternoon in Ho Chi Minh City the Super Flower Moon appears impressive, with this photo snapped from the balcony of a local resident. (Photo: Dao Thi Thanh Tuyen) |
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| The supermoon shines brightly and appears larger than normal. (Photo: Minh Duc) |
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