The red full moon rising over Lake Van and the glow on the lake formed a visual feast in Bitlis province, of Türkiye. The beautiful view near the lake drew photographers and citizens to the pier to watch and photograph the magnificent night.

“We came to watch the full moon rising over Lake Van and shot it with our friends. It is a beautiful view; we welcome everyone,” said Mehmet Balkaya, a local.

“A very magnificent view, as you can see. As nature lovers, we definitely come and view these full moon landscapes that appear in Ahlat every month, and we recommend them to everyone,” said Şahin Şerefoğlu, a professional photographer.