Look! Hunter's Supermoon illuminates UAE skies

Dubai: The first Supermoon of 2025, widely known as the Hunter's Supermoon, illuminated UAE skies on Tuesday night.

Dozens of UAE residents gathered at a Dubai park to witness the celestial event alongside astronomy experts.

The Dubai Astronomy Group hosted the special viewing session on at Al Awir Second Park from 7pm, offering residents a rare opportunity to observe the lunar phenomenon through professional telescopes and expert commentary.

Sheeraz Awan, general manager of DAG, told Gulf News that Supermoon occurs when the full moon coincides with its closest approach to Earth in its elliptical orbit, making it appear larger and brighter than usual in the night sky.

The name "Hunter's Moon" traditionally refers to the full moon following the Harvest Moon, historically providing hunters with extra light to track their prey as winter approached.

"Thus, October's Supermoon coinciding with the time when the hunters would start gathering food for the winter became the Hunter's Supermoon," Awan explain.

What the event offered

The gathering featured an informative talk about the Hunter's Supermoon, providing attendees with insights into the astronomical significance of the event. Participants also enjoyed a question-and-answer session where experts addressed queries about the lunar spectacle.

The highlight of the evening was the telescope observation of the Supermoon, allowing residents to view the moon's surface in stunning detail. Organisers also facilitated phone photography sessions, enabling attendees to capture images of the moon through telescopes.

"The Supermoon looks incredible. We have a good turnout. People are enjoying," said Khadijah Hasan Ahmed, Operations Manager at DAG.

The Hunter's Supermoon phenomenon comes a month after a rare Blood Moon during the total lunar eclipse captivated UAE skywatchers on September 7.