Overview
- The peak viewing ran from sunset on October 7 into the early hours of October 8, closing out this year’s supermoon events.
- NASA guidance indicated the moon could appear modestly larger and up to roughly 13% brighter than an average full moon.
- Visibility was possible across Brazil without special equipment, weather permitting, with darker rural areas offering clearer views.
- Local reports placed moonrise near 19:00 Brasília time during the viewing window, with the disk fully illuminated on the horizon.
- Specialists still differ on how to define a supermoon, and projections cited in coverage point to a similar Harvest Moon returning in 2030.