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.
FROM the rolling hills of the Scottish highlands to looming chalk cliffs in Sussex, these stunning photographs capture the spectacular beauty of Great Britain .
This frozen lighthouse in Michigan could easily be mistaken for a still from the snow swept disaster movie The Day After Tomorrow .
A diver looks like a minnow as she swims alongside a gigantic whale shark, the largest species of fish on the planet .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
A photographer from the United Arab Emirates travelled to Pakistan where he captured the lives of local people in a series of expressive portraits .
USUALLY full to bursting, these London Underground stations stand silent and completely commuter free .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .