What is a blue moon and can it be seen in the UK today?

A rare blue moon will be seen today, but what’s so special about it? (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty Images)

We’re being treated to yet another full moon this month with the arrival of today’s blue moon.

The blue moon, deceptively not named after its colour, will rise today and peak at around 9.45am – so if you’re hoping to catch a glimpse, there’s no time for lie-ins.

Earlier in the month, stargazers took to social media to share pictures of the flower moon rising above rooftops and trees across the UK.

What made this year’s flower moon special was that it was a micromoon, meaning it appeared slightly smaller and dimmer than usual in the sky.

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