"August 2023: Witness the Spectacular Supermoon Events Around the World"

The first supermoon of August was observed around the world, with stunning photographs capturing the moon appearing brighter and bigger than usual as it came closer to Earth, just 357,530 kilometers (222,159 miles) away. The supermoon was seen rising behind various landmarks in Beirut, Lebanon; Nicosia, Cyprus; Istanbul, Turkey; Rome, Italy; Baghdad, Iraq; and the Judean Desert near Jericho. This celestial event is part of a double feature in August, with a rare blue moon set to follow.