Hunter’s Supermoon lights up Saudi skies, signals approach of winter, harvest time

ABHA: The Hunter’s Supermoon graced Saudi Arabia’s skies on Thursday, captivating astronomy enthusiasts as it signals approaching winter and harvest time.

This lunar phase is tied to the seasonal harvests of crops in the northern hemisphere, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

It is celebrated traditionally in China during mid-autumn, coinciding with the festivities of the Chinese New Year.

During this period wildlife emerge from their burrows and stock up on food with falling foliage.

Positioned between the planets Saturn and Jupiter, this event presents astronomy enthusiasts with a unique opportunity to witness rare celestial alignments.

Photographers from the SPA captured the moon as it illuminated the Asir region’s heavens.