Tomasz Schafernaker

High pressure is expected to bring mostly dry, bright and sunny weather across much of the UK over the weekend, with cool mornings and afternoon highs reaching the low to mid-20s Celsius in central and southern areas. Rain is likely to return from Monday night, initially affecting southern and south-western Britain before becoming more widespread and substantial from midweek. Western and upland areas could receive the heaviest rainfall, with some upland locations forecast to record 30–40mm by the end of the following week.

The July 2026 Buck Moon will reach peak fullness at 15:36 BST on 29 July, although it will be below the UK horizon at that exact moment and should appear full overnight on 28 and 29 July. Clear viewing conditions are expected across much of central, southern and eastern England, while Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland may experience more cloud and occasional showers. The article also explains the Moon’s name and highlights upcoming Perseid meteors, an August total solar eclipse visible in Spain and northern Portugal, a partial UK eclipse, and a partial lunar eclipse on 28 August.