The July full Moon, known as the Buck Moon, was observed in the night skies across Devon and Cornwall on Tuesday. This celestial event is expected to reach its peak at 15:36 BST today, Wednesday.
The Buck Moon derives its name from the period when male deer rapidly grow new antlers. The Royal Observatory in Greenwich also refers to this Moon as the Thunder Moon, due to the common summer storms in July, and it has also been called the Hay Moon after the July hay harvest.
Forecasters anticipate clear skies after dark on Wednesday night, suggesting that those hoping to see the moon will likely have a good opportunity. Some members of Weather Watchers in Devon and Cornwall captured images of the moon on Tuesday night.