The final full moon of the decade brightened the sky early Thursday, peaking at 12:12 a.m. EST on Dec. 12.

Social media users flocked to Twitter and Instagram to share their snapshots. Here are some of our favorites:

1. York Beach, Maine

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Donald Trump's administration deployed the military to Washington, D.C., in the name of fighting crime, and in an Aug. 11 news conference he mentioned the possibility of military being sent to other large American cities, all of which are led by Black, Democratic mayors. And while Atlanta wasn't included in Trump's list, the city fits that profile under Mayor Andre Dickens. (Photo Illustration: Philip Robibero / AJC | Source: Getty)

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