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An intense moon lit up the skies, shining brightly over landmarks and becoming a stunning spectacle for those wanting to a catch a glimpse of it.
It was a Harvest Moon, which is the full moon closest to the autumnal equinox and this one coincided with its status as a supermoon.
Harvest moon: The last supermoon of the year in pictures
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