The first supermoon since 1948 rises over Hong Kong's sky. Photo:David Wong
A 'supermoon' rises over residential buildingS in the Kowloon district of Hong Kong on November 14, 2016. Skygazers headed to high-rise buildings, ancient forts and beaches on November 14 to witness the closest 'supermoon' to Earth in almost seven decades, hoping for dramatic photos and spectacular surf. The moon will be the closest to Earth since 1948 at a distance of 356,509 kilometres (221,524 miles), creating what NASA described as 'an extra-supermoon'. / AFP PHOTO / ISAAC LAWRENCE
People watch as a "supermoon" rises over Hong Kong on November 14, 2016. Skygazers headed to high-rise buildings, ancient forts and beaches on November 14 to witness the closest "supermoon" to Earth in almost seven decades, hoping for dramatic photos and spectacular surf. The moon will be the closest to Earth since 1948 at a distance of 356,509 kilometres (221,524 miles), creating what NASA described as "an extra-supermoon". / AFP PHOTO / ANTHONY WALLACE
A "supermoon" is seen in the sky over in Hong Kong on November 14, 2016. Skygazers headed to high-rise buildings, ancient forts and beaches on November 14 to witness the closest "supermoon" to Earth in almost seven decades, hoping for dramatic photos and spectacular surf. The moon will be the closest to Earth since 1948 at a distance of 356,509 kilometres (221,524 miles), creating what NASA described as "an extra-supermoon". / AFP PHOTO / Anthony WALLACE
This image shows the super moon over Hong Kong's sky.14NOV16 SCMP/Sam Tsang
The raising of the super moon is seen next to IFC2 tower during the evening on November 14th, 2016. Photo: Rudmer Hoekstra.
A "supermoon" (C) is seen past decorative lights in Hong Kong on November 14, 2016. Skygazers headed to high-rise buildings, ancient forts and beaches on November 14 to witness the closest "supermoon" to Earth in almost seven decades, hoping for dramatic photos and spectacular surf. The moon will be the closest to Earth since 1948 at a distance of 356,509 kilometres (221,524 miles), creating what NASA described as "an extra-supermoon". / AFP PHOTO / Anthony WALLACE
The first supermoon since 1948 rises over Hong Kong's sky. Photo:David Wong
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The first supermoon since 1948 rises over Hong Kong's sky. Photo:David Wong
A 'supermoon' rises over residential buildingS in the Kowloon district of Hong Kong on November 14, 2016. Skygazers headed to high-rise buildings, ancient forts and beaches on November 14 to witness the closest 'supermoon' to Earth in almost seven decades, hoping for dramatic photos and spectacular surf. The moon will be the closest to Earth since 1948 at a distance of 356,509 kilometres (221,524 miles), creating what NASA described as 'an extra-supermoon'. / AFP PHOTO / ISAAC LAWRENCE
People watch as a "supermoon" rises over Hong Kong on November 14, 2016. Skygazers headed to high-rise buildings, ancient forts and beaches on November 14 to witness the closest "supermoon" to Earth in almost seven decades, hoping for dramatic photos and spectacular surf. The moon will be the closest to Earth since 1948 at a distance of 356,509 kilometres (221,524 miles), creating what NASA described as "an extra-supermoon". / AFP PHOTO / ANTHONY WALLACE
A "supermoon" is seen in the sky over in Hong Kong on November 14, 2016. Skygazers headed to high-rise buildings, ancient forts and beaches on November 14 to witness the closest "supermoon" to Earth in almost seven decades, hoping for dramatic photos and spectacular surf. The moon will be the closest to Earth since 1948 at a distance of 356,509 kilometres (221,524 miles), creating what NASA described as "an extra-supermoon". / AFP PHOTO / Anthony WALLACE
This image shows the super moon over Hong Kong's sky.14NOV16 SCMP/Sam Tsang
The raising of the super moon is seen next to IFC2 tower during the evening on November 14th, 2016. Photo: Rudmer Hoekstra.
A "supermoon" (C) is seen past decorative lights in Hong Kong on November 14, 2016. Skygazers headed to high-rise buildings, ancient forts and beaches on November 14 to witness the closest "supermoon" to Earth in almost seven decades, hoping for dramatic photos and spectacular surf. The moon will be the closest to Earth since 1948 at a distance of 356,509 kilometres (221,524 miles), creating what NASA described as "an extra-supermoon". / AFP PHOTO / Anthony WALLACE
The first supermoon since 1948 rises over Hong Kong's sky. Photo:David Wong
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