HAMPSHIRE stargazers could be set for a glimpse of a dramatic phenomenon in the night sky tomorrow.
A supermoon is expected to take a starring role tomorrow night, and is set to overshadow the annual Perseid meteor shower.
The moon is set to be 14 per cent bigger than a normal full moon, and up to 30 per cent brighter.
The phenomenon is caused by the Moon reaching the point in its orbit where it is closest to the Earth – known as “perigee”.
But the phenomenon could leave skywatchers hoping to get a glimpse of this year’s Perseid meteor shower disappointed as it could be overshadowed by the enlarged moon.
Tomorrow is the second of three opportunities to see a supermoon this year. Another is due on September 9.
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