IN PHOTOS: Supermoon lights up Mumbai sky

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The moon appeared slightly larger and brighter on Monday night during what's known as a supermoon. Pics/Ashish Raje

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October's supermoon is the first of three this year

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It happens when a full moon is closer to Earth in its orbit

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This makes the moon look up to 14 per cent bigger and 30 per cent brighter than the faintest moon of the year, according to NASA

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As the moon rose above Mumbai’s skyline, it offered a breathtaking view to skywatchers

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Many people were gathered around popular landmarks, including CSMT, to witness and capture the glowing spectacle