Celestial events in March 2024: From Lunar Eclipse to Equinox, list of upcoming skywatching events

Discover celestial events in March 2024! Stargazers in the Northern hemisphere can witness rare events like Super New Moon, Lunar Eclipse, March Equinox and more.

March 2024 promises an exciting month for northern hemisphere stargazers as spring unveils a series of celestial wonders. This month-long spectacle invites astronomy enthusiasts to explore the cosmos with their telescopes, revealing a stunning array of cosmic phenomena. (REUTERS)

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1/7 March 2024 promises an exciting month for northern hemisphere stargazers as spring unveils a series of celestial wonders. This month-long spectacle invites astronomy enthusiasts to explore the cosmos with their telescopes, revealing a stunning array of cosmic phenomena. (REUTERS)

Super New Moon: On March 10, 2024, experience the Super New Moon, where the moon perfectly aligns with the Earth and the Sun. This creates an invisible shadowed side, resulting in ideal stargazing conditions with an exceptionally dark night sky, allowing celestial objects to shine brightly. (Pixabay)

2/7 Super New Moon: On March 10, 2024, experience the Super New Moon, where the moon perfectly aligns with the Earth and the Sun. This creates an invisible shadowed side, resulting in ideal stargazing conditions with an exceptionally dark night sky, allowing celestial objects to shine brightly. (Pixabay)

March Equinox: Marking the onset of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, the March Equinox on March 20 symbolizes balance with equal day and night lengths. It signifies a time of transition in nature, inviting observers to witness the celestial spectacle. (unsplash )

3/7 March Equinox: Marking the onset of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, the March Equinox on March 20 symbolizes balance with equal day and night lengths. It signifies a time of transition in nature, inviting observers to witness the celestial spectacle. (unsplash )

Don't miss the chance to observe Mercury on March 24, as it reaches its greatest elongation east, appearing farthest from the Sun. This rare event occurs approximately every four months, offering a brief window to witness the elusive planet shining brightly in the evening sky. (pixabay)

4/7 Don't miss the chance to observe Mercury on March 24, as it reaches its greatest elongation east, appearing farthest from the Sun. This rare event occurs approximately every four months, offering a brief window to witness the elusive planet shining brightly in the evening sky. (pixabay)

Worm Moon: On March 25, the Worm Moon graces the night sky, marking the onset of spring and the emergence of earthworms. This Full Moon holds cultural significance, signifying the changing of seasons and inspiring regional traditions. (Pixabay)

5/7 Worm Moon: On March 25, the Worm Moon graces the night sky, marking the onset of spring and the emergence of earthworms. This Full Moon holds cultural significance, signifying the changing of seasons and inspiring regional traditions. (Pixabay)

Penumbral Lunar Eclipse:  March 24/25 brings the first eclipse of 2024, a penumbral lunar eclipse coinciding with the Worm Moon. Characterized by a darker hue than a typical Full Moon, this subtle astronomical event results from an imperfect alignment of the Sun, Earth, and Moon. (ANI)

6/7 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse:  March 24/25 brings the first eclipse of 2024, a penumbral lunar eclipse coinciding with the Worm Moon. Characterized by a darker hue than a typical Full Moon, this subtle astronomical event results from an imperfect alignment of the Sun, Earth, and Moon. (ANI)

Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks: Witness Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks in the night sky throughout March and into April. Approaching its closest point to the Sun, perihelion, this periodic comet promises a bright and visible display. With a telescope, observers can easily spot this comet, which last graced Earth's view in 1954 with a remarkable 71-year orbital period. (NASA/Rolando Ligustri)

7/7 Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks: Witness Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks in the night sky throughout March and into April. Approaching its closest point to the Sun, perihelion, this periodic comet promises a bright and visible display. With a telescope, observers can easily spot this comet, which last graced Earth's view in 1954 with a remarkable 71-year orbital period. (NASA/Rolando Ligustri)