Stargazers in Pakistan will be treated to the first of three upcoming supermoons on the night of October 7, according to the Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO).

The supermoon will be visible at 8.47pm Pakistan Time, and will appear 6.6% larger and 13% brighter than an average full moon.

A supermoon occurs when the Moon’s orbit brings it at its nearest point to Earth, called the perigee, making it appear noticeably larger and brighter than a typical full moon.

A SUPARCO spokesperson stated that the moon will rise in the eastern sky shortly after sunset and will set in the west just before sunrise.

During this event, the moon will be at a distance of just 221,817 miles from Earth, making it appear significantly more prominent in the night sky.

According to SUPARCO, the brightest supermoon of the year is expected in November, followed by two more supermoons on November 5 and December 5.