THE SUPER MOON / BIGGEST MOON OF THE YEAR

A "supermoon" rises this weekend. The biggest and brightest full moon of the year graces the sky early Sunday as our celestial neighbor swings closer to Earth than usual. While the moon will appear 14 percent larger normal, skywatchers won't be able to notice the difference with the naked eye. Still, astronomers say it's worth looking up and appreciating the cosmos.

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STUNNING ALICE IN WONDERLAND WEDDING RECEPTION

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SECRET POOL IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DESERT

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A POOL WITH A VIEW

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SLEEPING BEAUTIES

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MESMERISING FUNGI

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MOODY SEA TURTLE

PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .

SWIMMING WITH WHALE SHARKS

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