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The Buck Moon has peaked with clear skies predicted across much of England and southern Scotland, though northern regions may face cloud. Forecasters say viewing conditions remain favourable for most observers, with the Moon’s brightness ongoing through the night. The next full Moon, the Sturgeon Moon, rises on 28 August.
A total solar eclipse has crossed Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain while the UK and Ireland have seen a deep partial eclipse — the most extensive across Britain since 1999. Scientists and agencies such as NASA have flown instruments and balloons into the path of totality to study the Sun's corona and to gather data for improving space‑weather forecasts.
The UK faces a surge in demand for specialist eclipse glasses ahead of Wednesday’s solar eclipse. Shops report rapid sell-outs and restocks are strained; experts urge safe viewing methods, with many advising indirect viewing or certified glasses.
A deep partial lunar eclipse has occurred, with about 96% of the Moon in Earth's shadow for observers across much of the Americas. The event followed a recent total solar eclipse and is part of a pair of celestial events that are visible under clear skies. The maximum viewing is around midnight EDT, with visibility shifting by location. NASA notes the Artemis II mission remains a backdrop to ongoing space activity.
A series of full Moons around harvest time has drawn public interest as this month’s Harvest Moon peaks over the UK while the autumnal equinox marks astronomical autumn in the northern hemisphere. Forecasters say clearer conditions will prevail in parts of southern England, with unsettled weather possible elsewhere.