Close Approach of Planets
- 05 March 2021 (Friday)
- 05:45 - 07:00
Jupiter and Saturn will make close approach on 5th March with 19.4 arcminutes between each other at the dawn sky.
They are good enough to be observe using naked eyes or pair of binoculars but also close enough to fit within the field of view of telescope.
Close Approach of Moon and Saturn
- 10 March 2021 (Wednesday)
- 05:50 - 07:00
The waning crescent Moon and Saturn will make a close approach during dawn, separated 3°35′ within each other. The Moon will be 27 days old.
They are good enough to be observe using naked eyes or pair of binoculars but too widely separated to fit in the field of view of a telescope.
March Equinox
- 20 March 2021 (Saturday)
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March equinox marks the beginning of spring for northern hemisphere and the beginning of autumn for southern hemisphere. During equinox, the Sun lies directly over the Earth’s equator which happens around 21st March and 23rd September.
Close Approach of Moon and Mars
- 20 March 2021 (Saturday)
- 19:40 - 23:00
The waxing crescent Moon and Mars will make a close approach in night time, separated 1°51′ within each other. The Moon will be 6 days old.
They are good enough to be observe using naked eyes or pair of binoculars but too widely separated to fit in the field of view of a telescope.
Earth Hour
- 27 March 2021 (Saturday)
- 20:30 - 21:30
Every year, at 8:30 pm on the last Saturday of March, millions of people across the world join in raising awareness of the issues facing our planet. But Earth Hour is more than just an Hour for the planet – it’s a movement for our future. And it’s more than just a symbol of support – it’s a catalyst for urgent change. – EarthHour.org
Fullmoon
- 29 March 2021 (Monday)
- Night time
During fullmoon, the whole face of the Moon is illuminated by the sunlight and sometimes bright enough light up the darkness of night.
Fullmoon is one of the four main Moon phases which occur at specific moments in time. By sequence, Fullmoon is the third main phases. The other three main phases are New Moon, First Quarter Moon and Third Quarter Moon.
Moon observation by using telescope is interesting because we will able to observe numerous craters on the Moon’s surface. This month Full Moon also known as Worm Moon.