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'Supermoon' lights up night sky ahead of meteor shower
A meteor storm and a so-called "supermoon" lit up the night sky in the early hours of Monday morning.
Also called a Perigree moon, NASA said the moon would appear 14% larger and 30% brighter than usual as its orbit took it closer to Earth.
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In pictures: Spectacular 'supermoon' lights up night sky
'Supermoon' blazes over New York City skyline
ITN cameraman Dan Martland posted these stunning images on Twitter:
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'Supermoon' 14% bigger than average full moon
The moon is said to be 14% closer to earth making it appear larger than usual, according to NASA. The so-called "supermoon" was spotted across the UK overnight.
Your pictures: 'Supermoon' spotted in the night sky
Social media users have been sharing pictures of a Perigee moon throughout the night on ITV News' Facebook page. Here are some of the best images:
'Supermoon' lights up night sky across the UK
ITV News has asked users on its Facebook page to send in pictures of the so-called 'supermoon', as the biggest moon of the year is expected tonight.
Sky-watchers share pictures of 'supermoon'
The biggest moon of the year will be seen tonight, with sky-watchers around the world already tweeting pictures of the 'supermoon' phenomenon.
Earlier today, astronauts aboard the International Space Station tweeted a preview of the phenomena.
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'Supermoon' and meteor shower to light up night sky
A meteor storm and a so-called "supermoon" is set light up the night sky alongside this year's Perseid meteor shower in one of the most dramatic and anticipated astronomical events of the year when it becomes full tonight.
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'Supermoon' to light up skies alongside meteor shower
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In pictures: Spectacular 'supermoon' lights up night sky
A so-called "supermoon" lit up the sky on Sunday night, prompting people from around the globe to share their stunning pictures.
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'Supermoon' to light up skies alongside meteor shower
A "supermoon" is to light up the night sky alongside this year's Perseid meteor shower, one of the most dramatic events of the year.