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Supermoon: Stunning images of the moon at its closest
The supermoon happens when the moon is full and makes it closest approach to Earth in her orbit.
Updated: August 31, 2015 10:19 IST
1 / 6A perigee moon, also known as a supermoon, rises above the Orthodox Church in the town of Novogrudok, 150 kilometers (93 miles) west of the capital Minsk, Belarus, Saturday, Aug 29, 2015. (Source: AP)
2 / 6A supermoon rises over the skyline in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Saturday, Aug 29, 2015. The phenomenon, which scientists call a Perigee moon, occurs when the moon is near the horizon and appears larger and brighter than other full moons. (Source: AP)
3 / 6A supermoon rises above the remains of a medieval fortress in the town of Novogrudok on Saturday, Aug 29, 2015. (Source: AP)
4 / 6A boat sails down the Tagus river in Lisbon as a so-called "supermoon" full moon rises Sat 29 2015. Supermoon, or perigee moon, is the name given when the full or new moon comes closest to the Earth making it appear bigger. (Source: AP)
5 / 6A young couple share a tender moment as a supermoon, rises in the sky in the town of Novogrudok, 150 kilometers (93 miles) west of the capital Minsk, Belarus, Saturday, Aug 29, 2015. (Source: AP)
6 / 6A statue on the roof of the Portuguese finance ministry in Lisbon is silhouetted against a "supermoon" full moon Saturday, Aug. 29 2015. (Source: AP)
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