Supermoon over Hong Kong inspires photographers to capture lunar marvel

Hong Kong stargazers were treated to a special event Monday night, as the city witnessed a rare supermoon. Clear skies allowed unimpeded views of the moon rising over Hong Kong early in the evening.

Photographer Rudmer Hoekstra managed to capture stunning images of the red moon rising out of the haze next to the IFC skyscraper from the pavilion on Lung Fu Shan above the University of Hong Kong.

This rare phenomenon happens when the moon reaches its peak while at its closest possible distance to earth, making its diameter appear larger than usual.