Bonfire Night Scotland weather: Full weather forecast as Beaver Supermoon set to coincide with fireworks

Two flood warnings are in place for Stonehaven and Glen Lyon while much of the rest of the country can expect patches of light rain throughout the evening.

Despite the drizzle, Bonfire Night revellers could be in for a special treat this year - with the largest and brightest moon of the year, the full Beaver Supermoon, also set to make an appearance in UK skies tonight.

According to the BBC, the second supermoon of the year is set to rise at around 3.55pm on Wednesday evening, coinciding perfectly with fireworks celebrations happening across the country.

However, experts say the chances of actually seeing the moon are (sadly) pretty low, due the large amount of cloud forecast across the UK tonight.

What makes a full Moon a supermoon?

According to the Met Office, the term supermoon refers to a full moon that occurs when the moon is at or near its closest point to earth in its elliptical orbit. This position is known as the perigee.

Because the Moon’s orbit is not a perfect circle, its distance from earth varies throughout the year. When a full moon coincides with perigee, or falls within 90% of its perigee, it is considered a supermoon.

According to the BBC, the phrase was first introduced in 1979 by astrologer Richard Nolle, and it describes full moons that appear noticeably larger and brighter than normal.

Supermoons can seem up to 14% bigger and 30% brighter than other full moons.

Full moons throughout the year are traditionally given names that reflect seasonal changes and agricultural practices. The harvest moon is one of the most familiar moon names and refers to the nearest full moon to the autumnal equinox.

According to the Royal Greenwich Museum, there is disagreement over the origin of November's beaver moon name.

Some say it comes from Native Americans setting beaver traps during this month, while others say the name comes from the heavy activity of beavers building their winter dams.

Bonfire Night Scotland forecast

Here’s a full breakdown of the weather forecast across Scotland tonight.

Central, Tayside & Fife - including Dundee, Stirling and Pitlochry

Cloudy with some rain, becoming mostly confined to western areas during the night. It will be a mild night with light winds. Minimum temperature 10 °C.

Dumfries, Galloway, Lothian & Borders - including Edinburgh

Cloudy with some rain, becoming mostly confined to Dumfries and Galloway during the night. It will be a mild night with light winds. Minimum temperature 10 °C.

Edinburgh is looking cloudy but dry during the evening.

Strathclyde - including Glasgow and Ayr

Cloudy with outbreaks of rain. The rain becoming light and patchy later tonight with some drier spells, especially over Lanarkshire. A mild night with light winds. Minimum temperature 12 °C.

Grampian - including Aberdeen

Cloudy with occasional rain at first. The rain will mostly die out later tonight with many places dry by morning. Light winds. Minimum temperature 8 °C.

Highlands & Eilean Siar

Cloudy with some rain. The rain will become light and patchy during the night with some drier spells developing. Light winds. Minimum temperature 7 °C.

Orkney & Shetland

Cloudy with rain, heavy at first, becoming lighter and patchy later tonight. It will be a mild night with light winds. Minimum temperature 8 °C.