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Super moon in Manx sky tonight

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Look up to the skies tonight as there will be an extra 'special' moon.

Howard Parkin is a leading astronomy authority in the Isle of Man.

He's also the organiser behind a series of events this month, celebrating the Dark Skies of the Isle of Man, which includes stargazing sessions and trips to the observatory.

The event series culminates in the appearance of a 'super moon' tonight.

Mr Parkin explains what makes it so unusual:

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