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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PRAYING MANTIS MAKES AN UNLIKELY FRIEND

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A SMILEY GECKO SHEDS ITS SKIN AS HEATWAVE HITS BRITAIN

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PLAYFUL TIGERS GET UP TO MISCHIEF

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SEAL GETS READY FOR HIS CLOSE UP

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GLOWWORMS LIGHT UP TOURIST TRAIL

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WEATHER TAKES BIZZARE TURN

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STREET FIGHTER CRAZE SPREADS TO LONDON

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PLAYFUL OWL PLAYS HIDE AND SEEK

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