Super moon to light up sky tomorrow

Pakistan's Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco) Sunday declared that the season's first super moon will be observable on the evening of Oct 7 (Tuesday).

The Commission said the super moon will rise from the east at 8:47pm and set in the west. This super moon will look about 6.6 per cent bigger and shine 13 per cent brighter than a regular full moon, media channels reported.

The commission also stated that the planet Saturn will be visible close to the super moon, appearing just to its left on Oct 6 and 7.

This super moon is the first of several special moons expected this year.