Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 76° Today's Paper

Photo Galleries

Supermoon delights skygazers around the globe

From Frankfurt and New York to Istanbul and Beijing, skygazers could enjoy a beautiful supermoon rise over the horizon in an impressive astronomic spectacle. The full moon appeared bigger than normal and sometimes slightly orange-colored as it lit skies around the globe. It reached its full stage on Tuesday during a phenomenon known as a supermoon because of its proximity to Earth. It's also referred to as the “Strawberry Moon” because it's the full moon at strawberry harvest time. In Frankfurt, it rose behind the German city’s banking district’s skyline, while in Beijing the forbidden city’s roof decorations depicting sacred beasts were silhouetted in sharp black by the moon. The moon also illuminated New York City’s Statue of Liberty and shone on the pillars of the ancient temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion south of Athens, Greece.

By Associated Press

June 15, 2022

1/16
Swipe or click to see more

ASSOCIATED PRESS

A seagull is silhouetted against a supermoon, in Rome, Wednesday, June 15. The moon reached its full stage on Tuesday, during a phenomenon known as a supermoon because of its proximity to Earth, and it is also labeled as the "Strawberry Moon" because it is the full moon at strawberry harvest time.
2/16
Swipe or click to see more

ASSOCIATED PRESS

A supermoon rises behind sculpture of Tomislav of Croatia, the first Croatian king, in downtown Zagreb, Croatia, Tuesday, June 14. The moon reached its full stage on Tuesday, during a phenomenon known as a supermoon because of its proximity to Earth, and it is also labeled as the "Strawberry Moon" because it is the full moon at strawberry harvest time.
3/16
Swipe or click to see more

ASSOCIATED PRESS

The full moon rises over Marseille, southern France, Tuesday, June 14.
4/16
Swipe or click to see more

ASSOCIATED PRESS

People watch the rising moon Monday, June 13, in East Boston, Mass. The moon will reach its full stage on Tuesday, during a phenomenon known as a supermoon because its proximity to Earth, and it is also labeled as the "Strawberry Moon" because it is the full moon at strawberry harvest time.
5/16
Swipe or click to see more

ASSOCIATED PRESS

The full moon sets behind the telecommunication devices on top of the Feldberg mountain near Frankfurt, Germany, early Wednesday, June 15.
6/16
Swipe or click to see more

ASSOCIATED PRESS

The strawberry supermoon rises behind the village of Imerovigli on Sandorini's caldera, in Greece's Cyclades islands, on Tuesday, June 14.
7/16
Swipe or click to see more

ASSOCIATED PRESS

A waxing gibbous moon is seen at 98% percent full as it rises near the Nubble Light, Monday, June 13, in York, Maine. The moon will reach its full stage on Tuesday, during a phenomenon known as a Supermoon because its proximity to Earth, and it is also labeled as the "Strawberry Moon" because it is the full moon at strawberry harvest time.
8/16
Swipe or click to see more

ASSOCIATED PRESS

The strawberry full moon rises behind the ancient temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion, about 70 kilometers (45 miles) south of Athens, Greece, Tuesday, June 14. The moon reach its full stage on Tuesday, during a phenomenon known as a supermoon because of its proximity to Earth, and it is also labeled as the "Strawberry Moon" because it is the full moon at strawberry harvest time.
9/16
Swipe or click to see more

ASSOCIATED PRESS

The full moon rises between two towers, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Tuesday, June 14.
10/16
Swipe or click to see more

ASSOCIATED PRESS

The full moon rises over the cross of St. Joseph Church in Baghdad, Iraq, Tuesday, June 14.
11/16
Swipe or click to see more

ASSOCIATED PRESS

A supermoon rises behind the Galata Tower in Istanbul, Turkey, Tuesday, June 14. The moon reached its full stage on Tuesday, during a phenomenon known as a supermoon because of its proximity to Earth, and it is also labeled as the "Strawberry Moon" because it is the full moon at strawberry harvest time.
12/16
Swipe or click to see more

ASSOCIATED PRESS

The full moon rises in the clouds over a church in St. Petersburg, Russia, Monday, June 13.
13/16
Swipe or click to see more

ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sculptures of angels fixed at the St. Isaak's Cathedral are silhouetted on the full moon in St. Petersburg, Russia, Monday, June 13.
14/16
Swipe or click to see more

ASSOCIATED PRESS

The full moon rises behind buildings in the banking district in Frankfurt, Germany, late Tuesday, June 14.
15/16
Swipe or click to see more

ASSOCIATED PRESS

Roof decorations on the corner tower at the Forbidden City depicting sacred beasts are silhouetted against a supermoon, Tuesday, June 14, in Beijing. The moon reach its full stage on Tuesday, during a phenomenon known as a supermoon because of its proximity to Earth, and it is also labeled as the "Strawberry Moon" because it is the full moon at strawberry harvest time.
16/16
Swipe or click to see more

ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Strawberry Supermoon rises in front of the Statue of Liberty in New York, late Tuesday, June 14.
Previous Gallery
City Council considers plan to mitigate Lanikai traffic
Next Gallery
U.S. Midwest and South battle sweltering heat

More Photo Galleries

Subscriber Favorites

Flip through MidWeek online

Looking Back


Honolulu Local Business Guide