AP PHOTOS: Lunar show illuminates world's skies
By The Associated Press, Associated Press
Aug 11, 2014 6:05 AM CDT
People watch a laser and light show on the Crazy Horse Memorial, left, under a supermoon, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014, in Custer, S.D. The phenomenon, which scientists call a "perigee moon," occurs when the moon is near the horizon and appears larger and brighter than other full moons. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)   (Associated Press)

People around the world this weekend looked up at the sky to view a lunar phenomenon: the supermoon.

Known to scientists as a pedigree moon, Earth's neighbor appears at its largest and brightest compared to other full moons when it orbits closer to our planet. It can even be seen during the daytime.

A supermoon will happen three times this year, with Sunday night's sky show the second. The first one occurred on July 12 and the third will take place on Sept. 9.

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