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Sky-watchers across the globe were treated to a supermoon this week, appearing brighter and larger in the evening sky.A supermoon occurs when the moon reaches its perigee in orbit, meaning it is at its closest point to the Earth.This is a special supermoon known by multiple names.It’s called the Hunter’s Moon because it’s the first full moon in October. The name harks back to historic preparations for winter in the northern hemisphere, where people would hunt and preserve meats.It’s also called Harvest Moon – recalling a time when farmers would use the moon’s brightness to collect crops in the evening.Anadolu via Getty ImagesEiffel Tower, Paris EPACampo de Criptana in Ciudad Real, SpainEPATaipei, TaiwanReutersNational Mall, Washington DC ReutersThe view of a plane flying over LondonReutersLight Pyramid in Milton Keynes, UKThe supermoon also sparkled on Monday night, lighting up China’s night sky during the Mid-Autumn festival.Getty ImagesJiming Pavilion in Jinhua, Zhejiang Province of China.Getty ImagesSuzhou, Jiangsu Province of ChinaGetty ImagesThe Statue of Liberty, New York City also lit up on Monday eveningDid you miss the supermoon? Or did those rude clouds block the view?Fear not – another two supermoons are expected in November and December.Sign up here to receive our weekly newsletter highlighting uplifting stories and remarkable people from around the world.
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