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How to View the Partial Solar Eclipse on Saturday, March 29th
Saturday, March 29th, promises to deliver a celestial spectacle—a partial solar eclipse. Partial solar eclipses don’t happen every day, and you should try to catch a glimpse if you’re in an area that can see it. Just don’t forget your eclipse glasses. What Makes a Partial Solar Eclipse Different from a Total Solar Eclipse? A partial solar eclipse occurs when…
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When to See the Lunar Eclipse (and More Space Events) in March
March isn’t the most exciting time of the year for casual skywatching, though there are two notable events: a total lunar eclipse in the middle of the month and the partial solar eclipse at the end. There are other reasons to head outside and look up too. Here’s what you’re looking for. March 13–14: Total lunar eclipse (Blood Moon) Late…
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What Are the Different Types of Lunar Eclipse?
Summary Lunar eclipses happen during the full moon phase when Earth casts a shadow on the Moon. Total lunar eclipses occur when the Moon is in the Earth’s darkest shadow, appearing red. Partial and penumbral lunar eclipses show different levels of shadow, visible without special equipment. Just like the moon can eclipse the light from the sun for us here…
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