The hunter’s moon — the largest supermoon of 2024 — is illuminating the night sky this week, casting a stunning scene for celestial gazers. This supermoon, the third of four supermoons expected to be seen this year,

ToplineThe moon is expected to reach its closest point to Earth tonight, resulting in the largest supermoon this year, according to experts, an unofficial astronomical phenomenon that occurs up to four times annually.

It was magnificent,” Wallitis said. “So bright and so large! It rose above the trees in a matter of several seconds and I’m grateful that I not only got to experience this moment but to preserve the memory as well.