The closest Supermoon of the year is about to reveal itself tonight. People across the UK could catch a glimpse of the phenomenon this evening.
Tonight's Supermoon, named the Buck Moon, is to be at its brightest earlier in the evening. Those wanting a peek at the moon don't have to wait too long tonight before it reveals itself.
But how do you spot the Supermoon in its glory? And why is it called the Buck Moon?
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The Mirror have reported that the origins of the Buck Moon's name hark back to the past. A tribe, the Native American Algonquin people, named the Supermoon.
Taking its name from an animal, the Buck Moon is named after deer. The Native American Algonquin tribe specifically named the Supermoon after male deers, which are referred to as bucks.
You can witness the Buck Moon at its best this evening (13 July) at 6.48pm - however, it will still be daylight for the UK at this time. You will be able to see the Supermoon over the next two days, but it will become less visible over time.
The moonrise will occur at 9.48pm tonight, and the Supermoon will be visible then to those across the UK. A supermoon occurs when the moon is closest to Earth in its orbit and means the moon is 7% larger and 15% brighter than usual.
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