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Photos: Supermoon sparkles in UAE sky

Dubai - This full moon is the second of three supermoons in 2021.

Published: Wed 26 May 2021, 8:26 PM

Updated: Thu 27 May 2021, 7:35 AM

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Star- and moon gazers were wowed as the year’s biggest and brightest supermoon rose over the UAE on Wednesday evening.

Stargazers in the country joined millions around the world in taking in the spectacular sight.

This full moon is the second of three supermoons in 2021, with the last one taking place on June 24.

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