Last supermoon of 2024 to be visible tonight

The last supermoon of the year 2024 will be visible in Pakistan today at 2:28am.

Astronomer Dr Javed Iqbal said that it occurs when the moon reaches its closest point to Earth in its elliptical orbit.

The Moon is not only brighter but also appear significantly larger, he added.

He explained that during a supermoon, the distance between Earth and the Moon reduces to 360,378km, compared to the average distance of 384,400km.

This closer proximity results in the moon appearing 14% larger and 30% brighter.

Moreover, according to the American Meteor Society, the moon will reach its zenith at 2:29am on Saturday, when it will be approximately 225,000 miles from Earth. During this time, meteorites will fall in significant numbers, enhancing the visual allure of the event.