The night of March 24 to the early hours of March 25, 2024, marked a significant celestial event as the full moon underwent a penumbral lunar eclipse, visible across various regions. This type of eclipse, where the moon takes on a darkened shade without the red or copper hue typical of a total lunar eclipse, began at 9:13 pm, reached its peak at 12:12 am, and concluded at 2:32 am. The event was part of a larger series of astronomical phenomena, including auroras, leading up to April's anticipated total solar eclipse. The eclipse was best viewed under mostly clear skies, with the 'Worm Moon'—so named for its occurrence close to the spring equinox and the emergence of earthworms according to the Old Farmers' Almanac—providing a spectacle for those looking up. Several sources, including CBS News and the National Weather Service in Reno (#cawx #nvwx), highlighted the favorable viewing conditions and the unique nature of the penumbral eclipse.
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Viewing the Worm Moon penumbral lunar eclipse tonight? Conditions are looking great across the region to catch a glimpse, as mostly clear skies are expected through its duration. #cawx #nvwx https://t.co/6CHfP3ylAN
As the full moon rises during the late evening of March 24 into the early morning hours of March 25, it will travel through the Earth's penumbra — the faint outer part of its shadow — creating a penumbral eclipse. https://t.co/t8OavbBWtb https://t.co/T9mJ6Kqhhz
Also in the night skies tonight a penumbral lunar eclipse where the Moon will take on a darkened shade (not the red/copper variety aka total lunar eclipse). Clouds may be a challenge at times, begins at 9:13 pm, peaks 12:12 am ends 2:32 am. Big days for astronomy ahead with the… https://t.co/hmAiBX4ecL https://t.co/L5g2wb6ea0
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