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    AP PHOTOS: Largest and brightest full moon of year

    The Associated Press
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    Associated Press•June 23, 2013
    • 2013 supermoon
    • 2013 supermoon
    • A supermoon sets near the Statue of Liberty, Sunday, June 23, 2013, in New York. The larger than normal moon called the "Supermoon" happens only once this year as the moon on its elliptical orbit is at its closest point to earth and is 13.5 percent larger than usual. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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    Photo by Luvin' the light

    Luvin' the light took this photo at Yosemite National Park in California this weekend.

    2013 supermoon

    Stargazers are still abuzz over the biggest and brightest full moon of the year, which graced the skies over the weekend.

    The so-called supermoon appeared up to 14 percent larger than normal as our celestial neighbor swung closer to Earth, reaching its closest distance early Sunday morning.

    Here are photos of the supermoon: