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Bristol Post
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Shannon Brown

Buck supermoon: Met Office weather forecast as lunar event set to light up

The first of four supermoons is set to rise in the sky tonight and stargazers will be looking to the heavens to catch a glimpse of what could be the biggest and brightest moon of the year so far. The July full moon, known as the Buck moon, can be seen from today (July 3) for the next four days.

While the exact moment the moon reached it's peak came early this morning - at 7.38am, beyond line of sight in the UK - for the next few nights, the moon will be larger and brighter in the sky than ever. The moon will be closer than usual, giving stargazers the best shot at a detailed look, or photo, of the satellite.

For those hoping to catch the supermoon in Bristol, early evening is the best time to head out, as the Met Office is forecasting a cloudy night from 10pm onwards in the city, with rain forecast overnight. Do not worry if you do miss it tonight, however - you will get another chance in the coming days.

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