#SuperMoon leaves KZN #SuperDisappointed
On Monday night, millions of people around the world were fortunate enough to catch a rare glimpse of the biggest supermoon since 1948. But if you were in KZN, chances are you weren't as lucky. The poor weather conditions prevented the celestial body from shining bright in the KZN skies. And social media users weren't having any of it - after missing out on seeing the histroic moon in all its glory.
Last night, the moon appeared 14% bigger and 30% brighter than usual, as it came the closest it has been to earth - in 68 years!
While the rest of South Africa - and the world - were able to witness the biggest and brightest supermoon in living memory, many people in KZN were unable to see the natural phenomenon take place - as a result of extreme rain and cloud cover across the province.
They'll now have to wait until November 25, 2034 just to be able to see the moon appear this big again.
Social media users expressed their disappointment on Facebook and Twitter:
#supermoon Um you mean in Durban you mean SUPERDISAPPOINTED .
— Jason Lee McCall (@JasonMcCall01) November 15, 2016
Gosh
The #supermoon as seen from Durban. pic.twitter.com/vwzDx4b1xw
— Iwouldjustliketosay (@arleneL) November 15, 2016
Didn't get to see the #SuperMoon cause Durban weather sucks... Next one will be when I am 40 years old 😐
— JustAnnet 👑 (@perfectmess_) November 15, 2016
Cloudy with no chance of seeing the moon tonight. Dammit moon moon. #supermoon #Durban
— Jess the Noob (@MissHellsing91) November 14, 2016
Missing the #supermoon because of the perpetual Durban cloudiness 😒
— Lungi (@ByLungi) November 14, 2016
Cloudy skies in Durban, missing the #supermoon 🙁
— Nasiphi Ntshanga (@NtshangaNasiphi) November 14, 2016
You from Durban and you busy posting #supermoon pics ..I wonder which DBN are you from....coz it's raining here. .I see you
— Phumlani Nkwanyana (@PhumlaniNkwanya) November 14, 2016
And to those who did get to witness the supermoon in all its glory, thanks for adding to our #FOMO!
#supermoon in Cape Town #southafrica pic.twitter.com/kC0MzduDuh
— Ian Pont (@Ponty100mph) November 14, 2016
#supermoon setting over #campsbay this morning 🌕 @capetown @MrCPT @meetso pic.twitter.com/woNiHxvnfP
— naudewashere (@_PSYLo_) November 15, 2016
📷 Beautiful shot of Monday night's super #Supermoon as seen in Johannesburg | Coco Belgarrab pic.twitter.com/uVDHhqPxPj
— Gauteng Weather (@tWeatherSA) November 14, 2016
At least the clouds in Johannesburg are making the #supermoon look interesting ☺ pic.twitter.com/O9psfNxS3x
— Dawid Loubser ☢ (@DawidLoubser) November 14, 2016