PICS: The supermoon in South Africa

The biggest “supermoon” since 1948 graced the sky on 14 November 2016. If you missed it, you’ll have to wait to for the 25 November 2034 for another chance to see the super moon.

On 14 November 2016, the moon appeared 14% bigger and 30% brighter – than usual as it came closest to earth since 1948. However, the moon was 14% closer to earth than its farthest point or apogee.

A Supermoon occurs when the sun, moon and earth align – as well as the moon’s orbit is the closest to earth. Also called a perigee moon, it is known by its size and brightness.

Western Cape

We’re obsessed with this supermoon pic @Mijlof took of Cape Town.��

A photo posted by U-PARTY (@uparty_sa) on

Nov 15, 2016 at 8:26am PST

Super moon ��

A photo posted by Jonty Quenet (@jlq.photo) on

Nov 15, 2016 at 2:02am PST

Different Perspective #capetown #capetownmag #southafrica #landscape #nature #capetownetc #cityofcapetown #igerscapetown #vscosouthafrica #picoftheday #instadaily #westerncape #instagood #instapic #foreversouthafrica #fullmoon #skyporn #sky #saphoto4u #vsco #longexposure #instagram_sa #earthpix #supermoon #mountains #reflection

A photo posted by ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ CɅIVIN (@calvin_gillmer) on

Nov 14, 2016 at 8:32pm PST

Might as well join in on the Supermoon Party!! #photography #canonsa #canon #liveSouthAfrica #capetownetc #ThisIsSouthAfrica #exploreza #instagram_sa #igers_southafrica #instagramsouthafrica #picoftheday #southafrica #discoversouthafrica #orms #ishootwithorms #capetownmag #southafricaza #capetownguide #igerssouthafrica #instagramcapetown #ihavethisthingwithsouthafrica #capetowngetaways #meetsouthafrica #visitsouthafrica #foreversouthafrica #beautifulsouthafrica #loves_southafrica #photooftheday_sa #supermoon

A photo posted by Craig Bruiners (@craigbruiners) on

Nov 14, 2016 at 1:54pm PST

Before sunrise…. Our Supermoon sets behind the Sentinel over Cape Town’s Hout Bay this morning. Took a page out of @natgeo and their genius photographers and used my SLR’s multiple exposure function and was able to place the moon exactly where I wanted it in the frame. Took the first image with a zoom and the second one with a standard lens to exaggerate scale a bit. Apologies for the creative license but wanted to celebrate this special moon and via the naked eye it was definitely one of the most magnificent moonsets I have seen in awhile. #supermoon #supermoon2016 #capetown #mothercity #ilovecapetown #houtbay #moonset #wanderlust #moon #sentinel #moonphotography #beforesunrise #multipleexposure #multipleexposures #canon #canon5d3 #nofilter #nophotoshop #a2asafaris #josecortesphotography

A photo posted by A2A Safaris | A2A Journeys (@a2asafaris) on

Nov 15, 2016 at 12:05am PST

Gauteng

Last nights supermoon �� Time to learn how to do proper night time photography! �� #supermoon #supermoon2016 #supermoonjohannesburg #johannesburg #iheartjoburg #igersza #meetsouthafrica #southafrica #moon #sky #nighttime #nikon #nikonsa #jozi

A photo posted by Akira Wing (@_akira_wing) on

Nov 15, 2016 at 2:26am PST

Clouds cleared for a moment over #Johannesburg & BANG! We won’t see another #supermoon like this until 2034, so head outside & take a look.

A photo posted by Leandri Janse Van Vuuren (@lean3jvv) on

Nov 14, 2016 at 12:42pm PST

Limpopo

Supermoon from the Kruger National Park ��

A photo posted by Athi Geleba™�� (@mangwanya) on

Nov 14, 2016 at 10:55am PST

KwaZulu-Natal

Supermoon from Durban…��

A photo posted by Athi Geleba™�� (@mangwanya) on

Nov 14, 2016 at 10:45am PST

Port Elizabeth

My contribution to the Super Moon collection for 2016. #supermoon #portelizabeth #easterncape #southafrica #lunar #cloudy

A photo posted by Morné Condon (@mornec_photography) on

Nov 14, 2016 at 12:39pm PST

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