'Supermoon' observed around world

Updated: 2014-08-11 06:13

(chinadaily.com.cn)

A girl plays with a dog as a perigee moon, also known as a supermoon, rises in Madrid, Sunday, Aug 10, 2014. The phenomenon, which scientists call a perigee moon, occurs when the moon is near the horizon and appears larger and brighter than other full moons. [Photo/IC]