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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SNOOZING SEAL PUP

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ADORABLE OWLS CUDDLE UP FOR THE CAMERA

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POLAR BEAR HUG

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WAVES FROZEN IN TIME

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