Where to see tonight’s ‘supermoon’ in Thailand, even in the rainWhere to see tonight’s ‘supermoon’ in Thailand

As soon as the sun sets in Thailand tonight, the biggest and brightest moon of the year that can be seen with the naked eye will appear in the sky ... assuming it's not cloudy and it's not raining.

However, Thailand is in the rainy season. As heavy rains are expected throughout the kingdom this week, we cannot guarantee that you will be able to go outside tonight and see the Super Moon in all its glory.

Thankfully, the National Institute for Astronomical Research of Thailand (NARIT) is hosting supermoon viewing events at 4 locations from 18:00 to 22:00 tonight, whatever the weather. Free admission!

Where to watch the "Supermoon" tonight...

• CHIANG MAI: The “supermoon” can be observed at Princess Sirindhorn AstroPark, an observatory, and planetarium located in Mae Rim district in Chiang Mai province in northern Thailand. For more information call 081-8854353.
• NAKHON RATCHASIMA: The “supermoon” can be observed at the Regional Observatory for the Public in Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima district in Nakhon Ratchasima province in northeast Thailand. For more information call 086-4291489.
• CHACHOENGSAO: The “supermoon” can be observed at the Regional Observatory for the Public in Plaeng Yao district, Chachoengsao province in central Thailand. For more information call 084-0882264.
• SONGKHLA: The “supermoon” can be observed at the Regional Observatory for the Public in Mueang district, Songkhla province in southern Thailand. For more information call 095-1450411.

Supermoons, in general, appear 17% bigger and 30% brighter than normal moons, but of the 3 Supermoon’s visible from Earth this year, tonight’s is said to be the biggest and the brightest. The moon will be visible for up to 3 days this week from Tuesday until Friday morning, according to NASA.