March astronomical events They are not the type to arrive with meteor showers or spectacular eclipses. However, every year they bring equinox what will leave us spring in the northern hemisphere and autumn On South. In the first, the temperature gradually rises, and in the second, it falls, but in both they are quite moderate, so that looking at the night sky, we do not get very cold.
For this reason, although there are no particularly noteworthy major astronomical events in March, March is a great month. The sky is beautiful all year round, and as we move away from light pollution, there will be something interesting to see.
For example, the full moon, which will settle in the sky shortly after the start of the month. As always, it will have a curious name associated with the legends of the ancient Native Americans. This has nothing to do with the satellite itself, but this does not make the history and name less interesting.
Astronomical events start with the Worm Moon
On March 7th we will have a full moon of the month March 2023. On this occasion, it is known as the Worm Moon, as it was the time when the earth, previously frozen, began to soften, giving way to earthworms.
The name is just a curiosity, but it will good time to look at the sky. That’s for sure.
the equinox is coming
Equinox occurs on March 20 21:17 UTC. That is, at 22:17 Spanish Peninsular Time and 15:17 Mexican Time.
As with the other equinoxes of the year, the Sun will directly affect the equator, so the length of the day and night will be pretty much the same all over the world. Of course, as we already wrote, we are opening another season. Spring in the north and autumn in the south.
interesting planetary conjunctions
We have already seen that February ended beautifully planetary connection, giving way to two who will settle in the sky as soon as March begins. It will be in early morning from 2 to 3 Marchalthough both will not be able to be seen around the world.
There will also be planetary conjunctions after this day. For example, the Moon will pose in the sky next to Jupiter. and 19 and 22 March. we can also see it with Venus on the 24th and with Mars on the 28th. Finally, we will end the month with Venus sharing a tiny patch of sky with Uranus on the night of March 31st.
The good thing about these astronomical events is that, even if they are not as spectacular as an eclipse or a meteor shower, there is always one that can be seen in some corner of the world. And they are visible to the naked eye. Just look up. This is the most beautiful thing about astronomy, which can always teach us something.
Source: Hiper Textual
