Celestial Event to Light Up the Sky: Penumbral Lunar Eclipse Set for Monday at 3 a.m. ET
Get ready to witness a stunning celestial event as a penumbral lunar eclipse, also known as a glowing worm moon, is set to light up the sky on Monday at 3 a.m. ET. During this event, the outer edge of Earth’s shadow, called the penumbra, will cast onto the moon, creating a breathtaking sight for sky gazers.
The greatest eclipse is expected to occur at 3:12 a.m. ET, with the worm moon visible to everyone across the world for a couple of days. However, the penumbral eclipse will only be visible to those on the night side of Earth during the event, so make sure to find a good viewing spot.
This lunar eclipse is part of eclipse season, which happens approximately every six months near the equinoxes when the sun, Earth, and moon align. Due to the moon’s orbital plane being tilted, lunar eclipses do not occur monthly, making this event even more special.
The best part? Lunar eclipses can be viewed with the naked eye, so no special equipment is needed to witness this spectacular event. But the excitement doesn’t stop there – mark your calendars for 2024 when a total solar eclipse will occur on April 8 and an annular solar eclipse on October 2. Supermoons are also expected in September and October of 2024.
And if that’s not enough, get ready for meteor showers throughout the year, including the Lyrids in April and Geminids in December. So set your alarm, grab a blanket, and enjoy the show as the sky lights up with the magic of the universe.
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