Many Beijing residents gathered around in the Chaoyang district to appreciate the supermoon and lunar eclipse that occurred on Wednesday night. Although such a gathering might lead to concerns about COVID-19 transmission, according to media reports, more than 70 percent of Beijing residents, aged 18 and older have been fully vaccinated against the virus, meaning the city is fast approaching full herd immunity.
CELESTIAL EXTRAVAGANZA : Stargazers near the Clock Tower with their telescopes on Wednesday
Lucknow: Some stargazers affixed their telescopes on their terraces while others rushed to Clock Tower wearing double masks, gloves and caps to catch a glimpse of the Super Flower Moon the year’s last Supermoon on Wednesday.
Skygazers were keen on witnessing the celestial spectacle during which a bigger and brighter moon lights up the sky and hence followed all Covid protocols earnestly.
Since the impact of the cyclone that made landfall on the east coast was imminent, clouds often interrupted every now and then, but the astronomy enthusiasts stayed glued to their positions from 5.54pm to 7.19pm to enjoy the beauty of the Supermoon.