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Moon

A building-sized asteroid will fly closer to Earth than the moon on Saturday. Astronomers first spotted the space rock on 27 February and have been tracking its potential risk of impacting Earth.

‘Dangerous’ asteroid will come closer to Earth than the moon soon Sophie Wills

The first supermoon in 2023 will take place on August 1, 2023.

When is the next supermoon in 2023? Beth Franklin

When is the Pink Moon in April 2023? Beth Franklin

This is the spacesuit the first astronaut back on the Moon will wear

Nasa reveal new spacesuit the first astronaut back on Moon will wear Sam Johnson

Lindsay Lohan announces pregnancy with first child in adorable Instagram post

Lindsay Lohan announces pregnancy with first child Will Millar

Worms ‘raining down’ in China in bizarre social media video Sophie Wills

<p>TOPSHOT - This picture taken on February 5, 2023 shows the full moon rising behind a red crossing light in Paris. (Photo by Stefano RELLANDINI / AFP) (Photo by STEFANO RELLANDINI/AFP via Getty Images)</p>

Read This TikTok ‘moon phase’ soulmate trend - how to create your own video Sophie Wills

The full moon of March is known as the ‘Worm Moon’ and it will take place on Tuesday, March 7 (12.40pm). Following the cold weather of Winter, in March we see the ice begin to thaw and thus an increase in the number of earthworms being active in the soil, hence the name.

When is the Worm Moon in March 2023? Beth Franklin

March 2023 stargazing guide: When is the next supermoon Beth Franklin

Vernon Kay will replace Ken Bruce on his mid-morning weekday slot on BBC Radio 2.

Vernon Kay confirmed as new host of mid-morning BBC Radio 2 show Sophie Wills

Coronation Street actress Michelle Keegan confirmed she will star in Netflix’s latest Harlan Coben adaptation

Michelle Keegan confirms lead role in Netflix Harlan Coben adaptation Beth Franklin

Stacey Solomon attends The Flight Attendant First Class Lounge experience at Selfridges in 2022. (Photo by Tristan Fewings/Getty Images for NOW)

Stacey Solomon reveals her new baby girl’s Disney inspired name Andrew Quinn

When is the next full moon? Best time to see Snow Moon in Edinburgh Beth Franklin

February’s full moon will take place soon

When is the next full moon? Best time to see Snow Moon in UK revealed Charlotte Hawes

Full night sky calendar for January 2023 Beth Franklin

<p>The skies will be hopefully as clear as this for any celestial events in 2023</p>

Read This Celestial events 2023 - meteor showers, full moons and lunar eclipses Patrick Hollis

Orion sends image of Moon and the Earth to celebrate halfway point Benjamin Jackson

Artemis I Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, with the Orion capsule attached, launches at NASA's Kennedy Space Center on November 16

NASA successfully launch unmanned Aretmis One rocket Benjamin Jackson

A red full moon. Image: kmls - stock.adobe.com

Lunar eclipse 2022 - how to watch the Blood Moon Beth Franklin

Partial solar eclipse UK 2022: How to view it this week Beth Franklin

Partial solar eclipse UK 2022: What is it, when is it and how you can safely view it Edinburgh this week

How to view the 2022 partial solar eclipse in Edinburgh? Will Millar

Jupiter will be at its closest point to Earth for nearly 60 years

How to see Jupiter’s closest approach in Edinburgh Rahmah Ghazali

The supermoon will be visible tonight

Tonight’s supermoon -what is the Sturgeon moon and what does it mean? Patrick Hollis

The Earth sculpture by Luke Jerram on a previous visit to Scotland

Here's where you can view Luke Jerram's magical planet Earth in Edinburgh Liam Rudden

‘If your telescope is really good, perhaps you’ll even make out the swirling clouds of Jupiter’s upper atmosphere’ (Photo: JPL/NASA/Getty Images

Jupiter will be in 'opposition' this week and will appear bright in the sky - he... Alex Nelson

The Perseids happen when Earth hits a wide belt of debris left behind by the comet Tuttle-Swift (Photo: MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP via Getty Images)

Everything you need to know about the Perseid meteor shower 2021 happening now -... Rhona Shennan

During the first half, Saints delivered net asset value total return of 11.3 per cent, marginally behind global equity returns of 11.4 per cent but ahead of the 10.6 per cent seen in the global equity income sector. Picture: Jon Savage

Global trade boom boosts popular £875m Edinburgh trust Perry Gourley

Partial solar eclipse watched by people through welders glass on Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh picture: Katielee Arrowsmith SWNS

In pictures: Stunning photos show sightings of rare solar eclipse from Scotland Katharine Hay

The total solar eclipse of 2 July 2019 as seen from Chile, which will also experience a total eclipse today (Photo: Marcelo Hernandez/Getty Images)

Best places in Scotland to watch the solar eclipse Hannah Brown

June saw a 'Strawberry' supermoon, rising here over Los Angeles. Photo: Frederic J. BROWN / AFP.

Home Here's all you need to know about July's full moon Rachael Davies

The moon partially covers the sun during an annular solar eclipse as seen from Siliguri on June 21, 2020. (Photo by Diptendu DUTTA / AFP).

The solar eclipse in Edinburgh Hannah Brown

Stunning photo captures ‘Super Flower Moon’ over Edinburgh Castle Conor Marlborough

Jupiter and Saturn ahead of the 'great conjunction' of the two planets in 2020 (Photo: YASSER AL-ZAYYAT/AFP via Getty Images)

A conjunction between the Moon, Saturn and Jupiter takes place this week Alex Nelson

New moons signal the end of a lunar cycle and the start of another, with March's falling under the star sign Pisces. (Pic: Shutterstock)

New Moon 2021: what does the New Moon in Pisces signify and when is it? Matt Brooks

A 'stadium-sized' asteroid is heading for Earth - but there’s no need to panic (Photo: Shutterstock)

Read This A 'stadium-sized' asteroid is heading for Earth - but there’s no need to panic Iain Leggat

A wolf moon rising over Glastonbury Tor in January 2017 (Photo: Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

Why is the January full moon called a 'Wolf Moon'? Alex Nelson

The moon, pictured here during a lunar eclipse, takes on eight different appearances during a lunar cycle, including that of a new moon. (Pic: Getty)

New moon 2021: when is the new moon in January and what does it mean? Matt Brooks

The total solar eclipse of 2 July 2019 as seen from Chile, which will also experience a total eclipse today (Photo: Marcelo Hernandez/Getty Images)

How to watch the total solar eclipse from the UK today Alex Nelson

NASA aims to land on the moon in 2024. (Pic: Getty Images)

Who will be the first woman on the moon? NASA picks 18 astronauts for first Arte... Matt Brooks

Despite the test's fiery end, SpaceX have hailed the test flight as a success (Photo: SpaceX)

SpaceX's test flight explosion and crash landing explained Alex Nelson

(Photo: Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

How to see the rare Halloween blue moon where you live Alex Nelson

NASA has hinted at an exciting new discovery about the moon - here's what we kno... Finlay Greig

Hayley Matthews' cat Joey stayed away for four days, then wandered in smelling of another woman's perfume for the remains of a fish supper (Picture: Hayley Matthews)

I think my Joey has another woman – Hayley Matthews Hayley Matthews

To watch the eclipse, you will need to do so using safety measures, as any direct glimpse of the sun is highly dangerous.

Solar eclipse 2020: when and how to watch the ‘Ring of Fire’ eclipse Stephanie Rendall

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Crew Dragon spacecraft is launched on a mission to the International Space Station at Nasa's Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida. (Bill Ingalls/Nasa via AP)

SpaceX mission raises hopes about Moon and Mars – Angus Robertson Angus Robertson