Over the weekend, skywatchers were treated to the spectacle of the Worm Moon, which coincided with a penumbral lunar eclipse. The eclipse began on the evening of March 24 at 9:13 pm, peaking at 12:12 am on March 25, and concluded at 2:32 am. Observers across various locations, including Oak Island, Myrtle Beach, and the Maldives from @soneva, captured stunning views of the event through telescopes, including a NexStar Celestron 6SE, and cameras. The eclipse was part of a series of celestial events leading up to a highly anticipated total solar eclipse in April. Conditions for viewing were favorable in many regions, with reports of mostly clear skies. The Worm Moon, named for its occurrence near the spring equinox and signaling the emergence of earthworms, provided a unique viewing opportunity for astronomy enthusiasts.
Gorgeous halo around the moon over my home this evening. #scwx #ncwx https://t.co/BnlDdpwBDw
Gorgeous moonrise over Murrells Inlet this evening. Nice 📸 Robbie Bischoff. #scwx #ncwx https://t.co/A8v2cv5Caz
TONIGHT: "What time is the March full moon? How see the 2024 Worm Moon in Arizona." (via @azcentral) https://t.co/DLQuQ2Tqho
The moon is gearing up for some major performances. Not only will there be a full moon, but there will also be a penumbral lunar eclipse, which is set to be an understated opening act to the climactic total solar eclipse in a few weeks. https://t.co/dTgZcp4Pst
Check out these awesome photos of last night's Worm Moon. https://t.co/wgJ0uaUcYe
March's Full Worm Moon wriggles its way through a subtle lunar eclipse in stunning photos https://t.co/vDTC6H8z6m https://t.co/vOni37Fl5s
This morning’s sunrise in Murrells. 📸 James Nedock. #scwx https://t.co/KoFZAiBsG6
Look up 👆 Today's March full moon is called the Full Worm Moon 🪱🌚 due to its proximity to the spring equinox. The worms are emerging from winter. More from Old Farmers' Almanac: https://t.co/5L4uQ33JoG
Sun coming up this morning through the palmettos in Murrells Inlet. 📸 Chad Lefevre. #scwx https://t.co/lYqKaRZzBt
With auroras and a worm moon eclipse, the night sky lit up over the weekend for several celestial events ahead of April’s much-anticipated total solar eclipse https://t.co/yLNPpouIQX
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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
Tonight’s full #WormMoon rising over Myrtle Beach as seen through my NexStar Celestron 6SE telescope. #scwx #ncwx https://t.co/b1DSk7JzEE
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
This view of the 2024 Worm moon wasn’t from my usual backyard vantage, but from @soneva in the Maldives. While I didn’t quite have the luggage space for my largest telescopes, a small one does nicely to capture this dreamy scene. Watch for the penumbral eclipse tonight! https://t.co/DfQAkN9Z8O
From Oak Island, the moon setting this morning. Beautiful Keith Green Sr. #scwx #ncwx https://t.co/0qU4uOVnjd