Largest supermoon of 2020 rises on a world battling COVID-19

April's pink moon rose in the night sky over hushed cities in lockdown due to coronavirus

Published: April 08, 2020 09:55 AFP and Compiled by Christian Borbon, Digital Content Editor

1 of 21

The largest, brightest supermoon of 2020 rose in the night sky on Tuesday over hushed cities, stilled factories and countries in lockdown due to the novel coronavirus that has killed tens of thousands worldwide. Image Credit: AFP

2 of 21

If the moon is within 10% of its closest distance to the earth at the moment of full moon, it is considered to be a supermoon, according the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London. Image Credit: REUTERS

3 of 21

April's full moon will be the closest supermoon of 2020, and it is also known as the 'Pink Moon' after the pink flowers that start to appear in the fields this month in some places. Image Credit: Reuters

4 of 21

The Pink Supermoon rises over Coombe Hill in the Chilterns in an astronomical event that occurs when the moon is closest to the Earth in its orbit, making it appear much larger and brighter than usual, near Dunsmore, Britain. Image Credit: Reuters

5 of 21

The Supermoon rises behind the Empire State Building. Image Credit: Reuters

6 of 21

A supermoon rises behind the campanile on the University of Kansas campus In Lawrence, Kansas. Image Credit: AP

7 of 21

The supermoon rises behind a downtown office building in Kansas City. Image Credit: AP

8 of 21

The Pink Supermoon, the biggest Supermoon of 2020, sets in Liepupe, Latvia. Image Credit: Reuters

9 of 21

The Pink Supermoon is seen in Minsk, Belarus. Image Credit: Reuters

10 of 21

The Pink Supermoon rises by the Boomerang skyscraper in London. Image Credit: Reuters

11 of 21

The Pink Supermoon is seen behind a flock of birds during moonrise, in Arlington, Virginia, US. Image Credit: Reuters

12 of 21

The Pink Supermoon behind the cross on a church in downtown Moscow. Image Credit: AFP

13 of 21

The supermoon rises behind the cross on the Bell tower of the Novodevichy Convent in Moscow, Russia. Image Credit: AP

14 of 21

The closest supermoon to the earth, also known as 'pink moon', behind the top of a Stalin-era skyscraper seen in downtown Moscow. Image Credit: AFP

15 of 21

The Pink Supermoon rises over the Shard skyscraper in London. Image Credit: REUTERS

16 of 21

The Pink Supermoon sets behind the giant 'Mother of the Motherland' monument in central Kiev, Ukraine. Image Credit: Reuters

17 of 21

The Pink Supermoon rises next to Danube Tower (Donauturm) in an astronomical event that occurs when the moon is closest to the Earth in its orbit, making it appear much larger and brighter than usual, in Vienna, Austria. Image Credit: Reuters

18 of 21

The Pink Supermoon rises between the two towers of Notre Dame Cathedral. Image Credit: REUTERS

19 of 21

The Pink Supermoon, the biggest full moon of 2020, is seen behind Palace of Culture and Science, in Warsaw, Poland Image Credit: Reuters

20 of 21

The Pink Supermoon rises behind the Sacre-Coeur du Horn statue depicting the Christ figure during Holly Week in Wolxheim, near Strasbourg, France Image Credit: Reuters.

21 of 21

A supermoon rises in the sky at the city of Vina del Mar, Chile. Image Credit: Reuters

Photos News

Largest supermoon of 2020 rises on a world battling COVID-19

More From Photos

A dog's day out: Captivating moments from the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show 2024

Purple paradise: Witness Saudi Arabia's stunning jacaranda blooms in spring showers

Photos: Palestinians desperate to flee Rafah as Israelis bear down

Photos: Fish and tanks at Jordan's underwater military museum

GULFNEWS SECTIONS

Trending

Largest supermoon of 2020 rises on a world battling COVID-19

More From Photos

A dog's day out: Captivating moments from the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show 2024

Purple paradise: Witness Saudi Arabia's stunning jacaranda blooms in spring showers

Photos: Palestinians desperate to flee Rafah as Israelis bear down

Photos: Fish and tanks at Jordan's underwater military museum

GULFNEWS SECTIONS