The first supermoon of the year is set to rise at 10.24pm GMT (01.43pm EDT)

Mars and Venus may also be visible once darkness washes over as well 

The moon will appear 5.8 per cent bigger and shine 12.8 per cent brighter  

Astronomy enthusiasts are in for a treat as the first supermoon of 2023 is set to light up skies around the world tonight. 

The so-called 'Buck Moon' is expected to shine at around 10.24pm GMT (01.43pm EDT) this evening before reaching its full phase tomorrow morning in a magnificent start to the month of July.

Both Mars and Venus could also be visible once darkness washes over just after 10.40pm GMT at the UK's western horizon, and at 1.45am EDT in the US, according to Stellarium.