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IN PHOTOS: Supermoon lights up Mumbai sky

Updated On: 06 October, 2025 10:40 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

The night sky over Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) shone brightly on Monday as a stunning Supermoon rose, appearing brighter and larger than usual. Pics/Ashish Raje

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The moon appeared slightly larger and brighter on Monday night during what's known as a supermoon. Pics/Ashish Raje

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The moon appeared slightly larger and brighter on Monday night during what's known as a supermoon. Pics/Ashish Raje
October's supermoon is the first of three this year

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October's supermoon is the first of three this year

It happens when a full moon is closer to Earth in its orbit

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It happens when a full moon is closer to Earth in its orbit

This makes the moon look up to 14 per cent bigger and 30 per cent brighter than the faintest moon of the year, according to NASA

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This makes the moon look up to 14 per cent bigger and 30 per cent brighter than the faintest moon of the year, according to NASA

As the moon rose above Mumbai’s skyline, it offered a breathtaking view to skywatchers

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As the moon rose above Mumbai’s skyline, it offered a breathtaking view to skywatchers

Many people were gathered around popular landmarks, including CSMT, to witness and capture the glowing spectacle

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Many people were gathered around popular landmarks, including CSMT, to witness and capture the glowing spectacle

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Eye on the big apple

Eye on the big apple

You cannot take the love for a city skyline out of a Mumbai lensman as this snapshot of the New York vista, a sister city, by our photo correspondent proves. Pic/Nimesh Dave

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