You may want to watch out for a rare sight in the night sky on Saturday

A full moon over Galley head in West Cork. File picture: Eddie O'Hare

A full moon over Galley head in West Cork. File picture: Eddie O'Hare

Thu, 03 Sep, 2020 - 21:33
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There will be a big double act in the night sky this weekend.

The planet Mars will be really bright in the sky on Saturday night and will appear very close to the Moon.

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