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In pictures: Blue supermoon over Scotland

31 August 2023

The striking blue supermoon was seen over Edinburgh and much of the rest of the country overnight.

PA Media Edinburgh — The striking blue supermoon was seen over Edinburgh and much of the rest of the country overnight.

A blue supermoon has been making its appearance in the sky for the first time since 2009.

The rare lunar phenomenon has helped to produce a string of striking images over Scotland.

A blue moon has nothing to do with its colour but refers to it being the second full moon of a calendar month.

A supermoon is one which appears brighter than usual because the Moon is at its closest point in its orbit around Earth.

There will not be another blue supermoon until 2037.

David Francis submitted this image of the moon behind Scurdie Ness Lighthouse in Montrose.

David Francis Blue supermoon — David Francis submitted this image of the moon behind Scurdie Ness Lighthouse in Montrose.

"I'm sure that you'll have plenty of these to choose from, but here is my picture of last night's supermoon, rising above North Berwick Law," says Dave Lochhead.

Dave Lochhead Moon — "I'm sure that you'll have plenty of these to choose from, but here is my picture of last night's supermoon, rising above North Berwick Law," says Dave Lochhead.

Brian Forsyth took this image from Kirriemuir looking towards the Sidlaw Hills.

Brian Forsyth Blue supermoon — Brian Forsyth took this image from Kirriemuir looking towards the Sidlaw Hills.

The view of the moon was impressive at Pennan in Aberdeenshire.

MOnika Focht/BBC Weather Watchers Blue supermoon — The view of the moon was impressive at Pennan in Aberdeenshire.

The Moon was visible as far south as the Isle of Whithorn.

Mivvie/BBC Weather Watchers Isle of Whithorn — The Moon was visible as far south as the Isle of Whithorn.

The Moon was visible through the clouds at Dalgety Bay.

Bletheration/BBC Weather Watchers Dalgety Bay — The Moon was visible through the clouds at Dalgety Bay.

An image from Dunollie in Argyll and Bute was sent in to the BBC Weather Watchers site.

Scotslass/BBC Weather Watchers Dunollie — An image from Dunollie in Argyll and Bute was sent in to the BBC Weather Watchers site.

Old Rattray lighthouse with the supermoon in the background.

Gordons Front Garden/BBC Weather Watchers Blue supermoon — Old Rattray lighthouse with the supermoon in the background.

Portree was another spot where the supermoon could be seen.

Watty/BBC Weather Watchers Supermoon — Portree was another spot where the supermoon could be seen.

An image of the moon over Stirling.

Graham/BBC Weather Watchers Stirling — An image of the moon over Stirling.

Jamie Wallace captured this familiar skyline with the supermoon.

Jamie Wallace Edinburgh — Jamie Wallace captured this familiar skyline with the supermoon.

The supermoon loomed large beside the Wallace monument overnight between Wednesday and Thursday.

PA Media Wallace monument — The supermoon loomed large beside the Wallace monument overnight between Wednesday and Thursday.

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Isle of Whithorn