What is better than a four day weekend? A blue moon.
This Easter weekend, the UK will be seeing the rare blue moon in a month filled with astronomical events.
Should the weather hold on Saturday (March 31), not only will sky-watchers be able to see the moon, but also some of our neighbouring planets.
You won't even need a camera or telescope to catch the rare sights in the sky, if you find a spot away from pollution.
What's happening around west London
March has already had the Worm Moon, a planetary alignment, a new moon and the Vernal Equinox.
The Blue moon is the name given to the second full moon of a month, and despite being notoriously rare, we have already had one this year.
A lunar month lasts around 29.5 days, while Gregorian Calendar months last from 28 to 31 days.
Sometimes the new moon can be seen twice in the same month, known as a Blue Moon.
If you're planning to go sky-watching on Saturday night, be sure to wrap up.
While we're no longer expecting snow this weekend, it is likely to be chillier than usual.
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