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First supermoon of 2024 illuminates skies across China

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A double exposure photo shows the supermoon and the white tower on Dawang Mountain in Meishan, Sichuan Province on August 19, 2024. /CFP
A double exposure photo shows the supermoon and the white tower on Dawang Mountain in Meishan, Sichuan Province on August 19, 2024. /CFP

A double exposure photo shows the supermoon and the white tower on Dawang Mountain in Meishan, Sichuan Province on August 19, 2024. /CFP

This year's first supermoon lit up the sky on August 19, setting a beautiful backdrop for nocturnal landscapes across China. A supermoon occurs when the full moon coincides with the closest point of its elliptical orbit around Earth, making it appear larger and brighter than a typical full moon. Astronomy enthusiasts can look forward to three more supermoons this year, occurring on September 18, October 17, and November 16.

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