'Supermoon' observed around world

Updated: 2014-08-11 06:13

(chinadaily.com.cn)

The supermoon rises over the Temple of Poseidon, the ancient Greek god of the seas, in Cape Sounion, east of Athens August 10, 2014. The astronomical event occurs when the moon is closest to the Earth in its orbit, making it appear much larger and brighter than usual. [Photo/Agencies]