Full moon for Summer Solstice

START OF SUMMER:

Skies may be cloudy, and the weather conditions not ideal, but a full moon will greet the Summer Solstice this year - something that only happens about once every 20 years.

The longest day falls on Monday June 20th for 2016. The moon will be full at 12.02pm, bringing an almost-full moon to not only welcome in the solstice but also to say goodbye.

The sun will appear on Monday morning around 4.40 am, and it will set around 9.45 pm making it the longest day of the year.

From now on, although a slow process at first, the nights will begin to draw in.

The Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year, happens at 10.44 GMT on 21st December 2016.

WEATHER CONDITIONS:

SUNDAY NIGHT - Outbreaks of rain across the region for much of the night, although some drier spells possible during the early hours. Breezy at first, especially over hills and near the coast. Misty and murky along the coastline with some hill fog. Milder lows of 15°C.

MONDAY - The winds will ease as patchy rain clears eastwards early on Monday morning, with low cloud lifting and breaking. Drier and brighter conditions will develop through the morning, resulting in periods of warm afternoon sunshine. Mainly dry with highs to 19°C.