A supermoon is when the moon is at its closest point to Earth, and looks brighter and larger than usual. This rare lunar phenomenon was observed across Türkiye on August 19. Ankara In Ankara, the supermoon created a stunning view from the ancient Ankara Castle. Samsun Gaziantep Istanbul In Istanbul, the supermoon was photographed rising behind the Galata Tower. Bingöl Kütahya Aydın Antalya İzmir Eskişehir Trabzon Van Hatay