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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RESTLESS BEAR CUB

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AMAZINGLY DETAILED PENCIL SCULPTURES

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ABANDONED CARE HOME LIES FORGOTTEN

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POLAR BEARS HAVE A SPLASHING TIME

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SINGING STOAT

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PORCUPINES COME CLOSE TO VICTORY AGAINST PRIDE OF HUNGRY LIONS

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BRIT DESIGNER PUTS INK-REDIBLE PEN ON MARKET FOR £27K

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CLOWNFISH OPENS WIDE TO REVEAL A CREEPY INTRUDER

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