Rare supermoon lights up the Southland

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- The brightest moon in almost 70 years is lighting up the Southern California sky and is a treat for star gazers around the world.

The peak of the supermoon happened around 3:20 a.m., but many residents throughout the Southland were still able to spot it hours later.
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The phenomenon happens when the full moon coincides with the moon's closest approach to Earth.


The moon won't be as close to Earth again until Nov. 25, 2034.
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ABC7 viewers went outside to catch a glimpse of the supermoon and shared incredible photos using #abc7eyewitness.