'Supermoon' lights sky amid meteor shower

A “supermoon” lit up the sky as stargazers enjoyed the Perseid meteor shower - one of the year’s most dramatic lunar events.

'Supermoon' lights sky amid meteor shower
Mon, 11 Aug, 2014 - 08:09

The supermoon rises through the clouds behind the "Motherland" statue, part of the WWII memorial complex, in Kiev, Ukraine. Pic: AP

A “supermoon” lit up the sky as stargazers enjoyed the Perseid meteor shower - one of the year’s most dramatic lunar events.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Subscribe to access all of the Irish Examiner.

Annual €130 €80

Best value

Monthly €12€6 / month

Benefit image

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

Whatsapp logo

WHATSAPP

Newsletter logo

NEWSLETTERS

Notification logo

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

Fianna Fáil 'pantomime' affecting how country is being run, Labour TD says Fianna Fáil 'pantomime' affecting how country is being run, Labour TD says
'Mammy the hero of the piece': MEP Aodhán Ó Ríordáin welcomes new daughter born prematurely 'Mammy the hero of the piece': MEP Aodhán Ó Ríordáin welcomes new daughter born prematurely
AI prompt chat bot. Search website to generate data, text or image. Man using computer with artificial intelligence app. Virtual Government should set up national AI office to deal with 'harms' being caused to Irish society
CourtsHeathrowPlace: PerseidPlace: Kiev, UkrainePlace: EarthPlace: Cork CityPlace: MacedoniaPlace: WaterfordPlace: UKPlace: GalwayPlace: PerseidsPlace: JupiterPlace: VenusPlace: SpainPlace: Solar SystemPlace: SwedenPerson: Eamonn FitzgeraldPerson: @edward982Person: Elaine LarkinPerson: Bill CookePerson: CookePerson: DrOrganisation: APOrganisation: Nasa’s Meteoroid Environment Office
<p> Flu outbreak and visiting times restrictions in place at University Hospital Limerick. The HSE advised people to get their seasonal flu vaccine, wash their hands frequently, and stay away from others if they are feeling unwell. Picture: Dan Linehan</p>

Flu outbreak expected to peak on Christmas week as over 600 people hospitalised

READ NOW

Lunchtime News

Newsletter

Keep up with stories of the day with our lunchtime news wrap and important breaking news alerts.

Latest

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited