Full Worm Moon: How and when to witness the first Lunar Eclipse of 2024 in the USA
celestial calendar unfolds, skywatchers anticipate not one, but two astronomical spectacles in the coming weeks. While all eyes are set on the upcoming Great North American Eclipse on April 8, a lunar prelude awaits tonight as the Full Worm Moon graces the night sky with the first lunar eclipse of the year.
Lunar Prelude to Solar Grandeur
In the overnight hours of March 24-25, the moon will embark on its lunar eclipse journey, gracefully entering Earth's outer shadow, known as the penumbra. This celestial dance is a prelude to the impending total solar eclipse in April, offering sky enthusiasts a glimpse of cosmic synchrony.
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The Americas, spanning North and South, hold prime viewing positions for this lunar event. As the clock ticks from March 24 to March 25, the moon will spend 4 hours and 40 minutes traversing the faint outer fringe of Earth's shadow, never delving into the darker umbra, as per a report by Space.com.
In the eastern United States, the peak of darkness during the lunar eclipse will be observed approximately a couple of hours before dawn breaks on March 25th. The moon will enter Penumbra at 12:53 am EDT with a faint smudge appearing at 2:38 am EDT, according to a report by Space.com.
The maximum ‘darkest’ eclipse will appear at 3:12 am EDT, with the faint smudge disappearing at 3:46 am EDT. The moon will leave Penumbra at 5:32 am EDT.
Understanding Eclipse Dynamics
Both lunar and solar eclipses are intricately connected, occurring when
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