Best photos of November 16: Beaver supermoon in New York to Thailand lantern festival

The National picks the most striking images from around the world

The last supermoon of 2024, called the Beaver Moon, rises behind an observation deck in New York City. AP

Devotees take a dip in the river Ganges, considered sacred in Hinduism, to mark Kartik Purnima or the full moon day in Haridwar. AFP

A man dances during a fireworks show in Cuenca, Ecuador. EPA

Flooding caused by tropical storm Sara in La Ceiba, Honduras. President Xiomara Castro said emergency services had been activated to deal with 'damage already caused by the rains', warning that Sara's impact 'could become a catastrophic event'. AFP

People walk through a light arch at Chester Zoo's Lanterns and Light trail, in Britain. Reuters

NightGarden, an annual holiday experience featuring thousands of lights and special effects, at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Coral Gables, Florida. AP

Smoke billows over Beirut's southern suburbs after an Israeli strike. Reuters

People light and release paper lanterns during the Yi Peng festival celebrations in northern Thailand's Chiang Mai city. AFP