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People around the world have been able to catch a glimpse of the Beaver supermoon as it rose on Wednesday.
The largest, brightest Moon of the year has been shining in all its glory in the areas lucky enough to have a clear sky.
Wednesday's supermoon is bigger and brighter than earlier supermoons this year due to the fact that it is the closest full Moon to Earth.
This happens because the Moon does not orbit the Earth in a perfect circle - its axis of orbit more closely resembles an oval.
The name Beaver Moon follows a longstanding tradition of nicknaming supermoons.
While there is some disagreement as to the origins of the name, some sources attribute it to First Nations tribes in North America historically setting beaver traps in November.
The last supermoon of the year will follow this month's Beaver Moon, taking place on 4 December.
Photographers across the globe have been sharing their photos while out and about capturing the supermoon.
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People could get a good look at the supermoon in Jakarta, Indonesia thanks to the planetarium providing telescopes
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Freight ships provided an atmospheric view of the supermoon over the Huai'an City skyline in Jiangsu Province, China
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A spectacular view of the Beaver supermoon amazed crowds of onlookers in North Bondi in Sydney, Australia
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Photographer Neil Hall captured a clean, clear image of the Moon as it shone over London, despite some cloudy weather
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Julian Stratenschulte positioned the Moon alongside the Torchbearer statue while photographing in Hannover, Germany
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The moonrise was clearly visible as it made an appearance in Gaza City
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The Beaver Moon could be seen poking through cloud cover behind the Kremlin and St. Basil's Cathedral in Moscow, Russia
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Birds could be seen flying over the city of Rome, Italy as the Moon shone a bright orange
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A musician plays the saxophone as the Moon rises over the Qatar Boat Show 2025 in Doha, Qatar
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A turning wheel provided a dazzling foreground to a photo of the Moon over the northern Syrian city of Idlib
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The moonrise was partially obscured by a dull haze hanging over the city of Paris, though still visible through the clouds
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Vivid street lights provided a playful scene for the Moon's rise in Delhi, India
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An abstract view of a street lamp is contrasted against the Moon's glare in Singapore
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The moonrise could be seen through foliage in Limassol, Cyprus
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Those attending the Twenty20 cricket match at Eden Park were treated to a clear view of the Moon in Auckland, New Zealand
Top image shows a man tending to his horse against the moonrise as the beaver supermoon appears in Sarikamis, Turkey
