Photos: ‘Flower Moon,’ 2020’s last supermoon, sighted across the globe

A ‘Super Flower Moon’ --the last of the supermoons slated for 2020 --greeted sky gazers on Thursday from Japan to the Americas. Clouds over much of Europe and Asia obscured views of the moon, which appeared larger than usual, and the streets remained relatively quiet, as few people stepped out to see the sun with many countries still imposing coronavirus-related restrictions.

Updated on: May 08, 2020 3:28 PM IST

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May's full moon, known as the Flower Moon, which is also the last supermoon of the year, behind the Statue of Liberty on May 7 in New York City. (Johannes Eiselel / AFP)

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A close-up of the moon with its craters and impact lines visible from Chandigarh on May 7. The moon appeared bigger and brighter than usual because it was near perigee -- the point at which it is closest to the Earth. (Ravi Kumar / HT Photo)

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The supermoon or Flower Moon, rises above the Kathmandu Valley on May 7. Last night was the last in a series of four supermoons. The most recent one preceding this was April’s ‘Super Pink Moon’. (Navesh Chitrakar / REUTERS)

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The full moon pictured next to Tower Bridge, partially obscured by clouds in London, England on May 7. (Simon Dawson / REUTERS)

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The Flower Super Moon rises over Curitiba, Brazil on May 7. The term “supermoon” was coined by astrologer Richard Nolle in 1979 and refers to either a new or a full moon that occurs within 90% of perigee. (Daniel Castellano / AFP)

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The Flower Moon rises above the Camlica Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey on May 7. In a typical year, there can be three or four full supermoons. (Umit Bektas / REUTERS)

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The Super Flower Moon rises over the building of the Ministry of Defence in New Delhi on May 7. This full moon corresponded to Vesak, also known as Buddha Purnima, a holiday observed by Buddhists across Asia. (Adnan Abidi / REUTERS)

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A couple watch as the final supermoon of the year rises over Poolbeg Lighthouse in Dublin Bay, Ireland on May 7. From Japan to Caracas, locals donning masks ventured out to take photos of the celestial spectacle. (Brian Lawless / PA via AP)