The UK will see July's full Moon, known as the Buck Moon, light up the night sky this week, peaking at 15:36 BST on 29 July. Although the exact moment of full illumination will occur while the Moon is below the horizon for UK observers, it will still appear full to the naked eye overnight on Tuesday and Wednesday, offering skygazers a good viewing opportunity.

The Moon takes its name from the time of year when male deer, or bucks, grow new antlers, and is also called the Thunder Moon or Hay Moon after other seasonal associations. Forecasts suggest clear skies for much of central, southern and eastern England, while Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland may see more cloud, particularly in western Scotland. It is the second of three full Moons this summer, with further sky events to follow, including the Perseid meteor shower peaking on 12-13 August, a total solar eclipse over parts of Spain and Portugal on 12 August (partial in the UK), and a partial lunar eclipse on 28 August.