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First of year’s 3 supermoons lights up the night sky

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October 09, 2025

The first of three super full moons of 2025 dazzled astronomy enthusiasts and stargazers on the night of Oct 7, with some saying that it appeared larger and brighter than usual.

- Vihanya Rakshika Correspondent

Also known as the Harvest Moon, a term used for the full moon that falls closest to the autumnal equinox in the Northern Hemisphere, the spectacle came just a day after the Mid-Autumn Festival on Oct 6.

People in Singapore took to social media to share their images of the moon, juxtaposed against HDB blocks, the cityscape skyline and quiet suburban parks.

Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong took to Instagram to share an image of the moon captured by a resident in Ang Mo Kio.

In the image’s caption, he noted that the Harvest Moon is the first of three supermoons in 2025.

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