The term supermoon according to NASA entered popular consciousness in recent years. Originally a term from modern astrology for a new or full moon that occurs with the moon is within 90% of its closest approach to Earth in a given orbit, supermoon now refers more broadly to a full moon that is closer to Earth than average.

The November 14th  supermoon was not only the closest full moon of 2016 but also the closest full moon to date in the 21^st century. This was the largest since 1948.

Here are a few of the best images: 

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Do you see the moon tonight? I’m eating a #supermoon ice cream with the Eiffel Tower cone. #donostiarra #superluna #luna #ilargia

A photo posted by Heidi Otaduy (@heidiotaduy) on Nov 14, 2016 at 9:51am PST

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https://www.instagram.com/p/BMzLKNwBHps/

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https://www.instagram.com/p/BMzLLJdg2iM/

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#supermoon#igersmauritius#naturephotography#clouds#nofilter#peace#nature#moon#nikonphotography

A photo posted by Sebastien (@seb_deen) on Nov 14, 2016 at 9:51am PST

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#istanbul #supermoon #instagram

A photo posted by ●Kadir Ünal● (@cebimdekanatseslerim) on Nov 14, 2016 at 9:52am PST

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https://www.instagram.com/p/BMzLNHwDttO/

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#supermoon #mydubai #burjkhalifa

A photo posted by Diana Prisacaru (@diana_prisacaru) on Nov 14, 2016 at 9:52am PST

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Today is the day. #supermoon

A photo posted by Jc Medina (@schwuancar) on Nov 14, 2016 at 9:52am PST

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https://www.instagram.com/p/BMzLGSJhaKE/

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@WeatherNation Supermoon through a palm tree on the island of Venice, FL. Happy you're here!#SuperMoon #NEwx pic.twitter.com/cq6EYqlhXE

— Clancy Gavin (@clancygavin420) November 14, 2016

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#Moon Over #Michigan
Here's another great view of Sunday night's #Supermoon! pic.twitter.com/hUjs2oIXtp

— WeatherNation (@WeatherNation) November 14, 2016

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Not quite a Supermoon but points for resourcefulness! 

First photo of the #supermoon if anyone is interested. #fajita #wrap #thatsawrap #moon

A photo posted by @jockbray on Nov 14, 2016 at 9:51am PST