By- Srushti sharma
March is going to be full of astronomical surprises, starting with a rare glimpse of Juno 3, previously mistaken as a planet. Juno will be positioned opposite to the Sun from Earth making it easier to observe its reflective glow.
March 3: Asteroid 3 Juno at Opposition
Despite its proximity to the Earth, our lunar neighbour will briefly disappear into the night sky on March 10. In India, This event will occur around 8: 31 am, witnessing it will be a little uncertain.
March 10: Super New Moon
On this day, the sun tracks along the equator, offering nearly equal daylight and darkness worldwide.
March 20: March Equinox
Space enthusiasts await the 71-year return of comet 12p/Pons-Brooks also known as Devil Comet. The icy visitor larger than Mount Everest is known for its dramatic outbursts.
March 22: Devil's Comet
This event will cause a subtle dimming of the moon's brightness, during these two days the moon will pass through Earth's faint outer shadow.
March 24-25: Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
This Moon is also called Worm Moon because it marks the time Earth worms emerged in the Northern Hemisphere.
March 25: Worm Micromoon