Rare supermoon lights up Northern Ireland sky

In pictures: Harvest moon lights up the sky

18 September 2024

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This image of the partial lunar eclipse was captured over Bangor
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The supermoon was partially cast in shadow by the eclipse - seen here over Limavady
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It is not often we get to see the moon with such vibrancy - seen here over Comber
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Lunar craters are impact craters on Earth's Moon which can be seen here over Gilford
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Shades of orange and red could be seen in the skies above the UK - seen here over Omagh

Late night skygazers were treated to the sight of the harvest moon in Northern Ireland.

Wednesday's display also coincided with a rare partial lunar eclipse, which is next expected to take place in August 2026.

There are only four supermoons each year.

This one is dubbed the harvest moon because it occurs around the time of year people used to gather crops in the northern hemisphere.