how often do supermoons occur

Supermoons typically occur about three to four times a year. They happen when a full moon coincides with the Moon being at or near its closest point to Earth in its orbit (called perigee). This causes the Moon to appear slightly larger and brighter than usual. The occurrence is not strictly monthly but follows an approximate yearly pattern, and every 14 lunar cycles (roughly 14 months), there is a full moon closest to perigee. Some years may have consecutive supermoons in successive months, with the number ranging from three to five in rare cases. For example, in 2025, there will be three consecutive supermoons in October, November, and December.