Largest and brightest full moon of year

[June 24, 2013]  (AP) -- 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:

[Associated Press]

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