Islamabad : A Supermoon occurs when the moon reaches its closest point to Earth in its elliptical orbit, causing it to appear unusually large and bright (up to 14% larger and nearly 30% brighter than a typical full moon).
On October 7, 2025, the night sky will showcase the first of the three Supermoon of 2025. The October 2025 supermoon will occur on 08:47 PM PST on 7 October. It rises in the east just after sunset and sets in the west just before dawn. This year, the October 7 Supermoon will be at a distance of 224,599 miles from Earth, making 6.6 % larger and 13 % brighter than an average full moon. The brightest Supermoon of the year is expected to occur in November, when the moon will be 221,817 miles away.
The phenomenon will be visible not just in Pakistan, but across the globe, offering a breathtaking sight in the night sky. Following this, two more Supermoons will grace the sky on November 5 and December 5. The October 2025 supermoon will appear close to the planet Saturn which can be spotted west (left) of the Moon on the evenings of 6/7 October.
Sohail Majeed is a Special Correspondent at The Diplomatic Insight. He has twelve plus years of experience in journalism & reporting. He covers International Affairs, Diplomacy, UN, Sports, Climate Change, Economy, Technology, and Health.
