Supermoon Shines Bright Over Kharkiv

The so-called “supermoon” was visible above the skies of Ukraine on the evening of February 19. This footage shows the moon above Kharkiv.

The term “supermoon” refers to the time when the moon is full and closest to Earth in its orbit, appearing slightly larger and brighter than usual.

According to local Ukrainian reports, the moon approached the earth at a distance of 221 thousand miles (356 thousand kilometers) on February 19. Credit: endorfin17 via Storyful