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.
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
Swirling water and sand create amazing aerial images of river deltas across Iceland .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
Lying angelically with a range of expressions etched on their tiny faces, little bundles of joy are innocently captured in their first few days in these adorable photographs .
SOARING at 112 miles per hour through the air, this petite blonde certainly lives up to her title as the fastest flying woman in the world .
A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .
From the rolling hills of the Brecon Beacons to the still waters in the Lake District, these photographs capture autumnal landscapes across Great Britain perfectly .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .