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Coventry and Warwickshire stargazers are set to be treated throughout March, as the city and surrounding region experiences some great events.

Plenty of unique and extraordinary happenings are set to take place in the region's skies, with fans of astronomy set to be enthraled.

Experts reckon 2016 is one of the best years on record for stargazers, and we've already given you a great guide to March's marquee event: Jupiter at opposition.

There's plenty more to look forward to, though.

Don't believe us?

Here are some of the great events you should pencil in your diary.

Get those binoculars and telescopes ready, folks!

Jupiter at Opposition

When: March 8.

What: The giant planet will be at its closest approach to Earth and its face will be fully illuminated by the Sun.

It will be brighter than any other time of the year and will be visible all night long.

Experts over at www.astronomy.co.uk recommend budding stargazers use a small telescope, because a device like this means you should be able to see the equatorial bands in the atmosphere.

You can sometimes spot the Great Red Spot and up to four of the Gallilean moons.

For a full guide, click here.

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New Moon

When: March 9.

What: The Moon will located on the same side of the Earth as the Sun and will not be visible in the night sky.

This will happen again on April 7, May 6, and June 5, so don't worry if you miss it.

Experts reckon this the best time of the month to observe faint objects, such as galaxies and star clusters, because there is no moonlight to interfere.

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March Equinox

When: March 20.

What: The Sun will shine directly on the equator, bringing equal amounts of day and night throughout the world.

March 20 also marks the first day of spring - known as the vernal equinox - in the Northern Hemisphere, including the UK.

The Southern Hemisphere, though, will enjoy the first day of autumn.

Watch strange lights in Coventry skies during February 2016

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Full Moon

When: March 23.

What: The Moon will be located on the opposite side of the Earth as the Sun and its face will be will be fully illuminated.

This will happen at 12.01am.

The next Full Moon will take place on April 22.

Other dates in the coming months are May 21, June 20, and July 19.