Celebrate the festival of colors, signifying the victory of good over evil and the coming of spring! The celebration of this Hindu festival has spread around the world and is celebrated on different dates in cities throughout the US.
Celebrate the beauty of the nation’s cherry blossoms.
First Quarter Moon, 4:31 a.m. One-half of the Moon appears illuminated by direct sunlight while the illuminated part is increasing.
Mars at opposition. A body in space is at opposition when it sits 180° from the Sun in relationship to the Earth. This is the best time to view a planet.
Moon at apogee (its farthest point to the Earth), 11 a.m.
Take a peek at the sky tonight and you’ll see a full moon. A full moon is when the moon and the sun are opposite of each other from an earth perspective.
A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes completely through the Earth’s dark shadow, or umbra. During this type of eclipse, the Moon will gradually get darker and then take on a rusty or blood red color. The eclipse will be visible throughout most of North America, South America, and Australia.
See a detailed map of the Total Lunar Eclipse here.
Mars closest to Earth – go check it out!
Last Quarter Moon, 3:52 a.m. One-half of the Moon appears illuminated by direct sunlight while the illuminated part is decreasing.
Moon at perigee (its closest point to the Earth), 8 p.m.