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Devil Comet, Worm Moon, more celestial events to look out for in March 2024

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Devil Comet, Worm Moon, more celestial events to look out for in March 2024

March promises to reignite passion for telescope and binocular owners, ensuring a month free of cosmic dust

Representational image of a comet. — Nasa
Representational image of a comet. — Nasa

As March unfolds, sky enthusiasts are in for a treat with a celestial lineup featuring the Devil comet, a deep-space galaxy-gazing “marathon,” and a slew of lunar events, Weather.com reported.  

This month promises to reignite the passion for telescope and binocular owners, ensuring a month free of cosmic dust.

March 3: Asteroid 3 Juno at opposition

The astronomical extravaganza kicks off on March 3 with the rare occurrence of Asteroid 3 Juno at Opposition, providing a unique glimpse into our solar system’s history. 

March 9-10: Messier marathon

Following this, the Messier Marathon on March 9-10 offers a chance for amateur astronomers to spot 110 deep-sky objects in one night.

March 10: Super new moon

A Super New Moon on March 10 marks the Moon’s first tantrum of the month, creating optimal conditions for deep-space skywatching. 

March 20: March equinox

The March Equinox on March 20 brings a global day-night balance, marking the official start of spring in the Northern Hemisphere and autumn in the Southern Hemisphere.

March 22: Devil comet to make appearance

March 22 steals the spotlight with the much-anticipated return of the Devil Comet (Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks), appearing after 71 years. Skywatchers can anticipate a potentially brilliant display, with binoculars and a sky chart enhancing visibility.

March 24: Mercury at greatest elongation east

Mercury takes centre stage on March 24 at Greatest Elongation East, providing skywatchers with a rare opportunity to spot the elusive planet just before sunrise or after sunset. 

March 24-25: Penumbral lunar eclipse

The month concludes with a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse on March 24-25, a subtle event that dims the Moon’s brightness.

March 25: Worm micromoon

Closing the sky-watching month, March 25 brings the Worm Micromoon, a Full Moon known for the emergence of earthworms in the Northern Hemisphere. 

This Micromoon, appearing slightly fainter due to its orbit, adds a captivating finale to the celestial spectacle of March.

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