The March calendar of astronomical events brings observations from Venus, Jupiter, Mars and Saturn. In addition, from some lunar events. Find out what’s coming this month.

Jupiter and Venus

He March 1There will be a conjunction between these planets. A conjunction occurs when a planet appears close to another planet, even though they will be relatively millions of miles apart; this time Jupiter and Venus will be visibly very close. You don’t need any extra equipment to see them, just sit in a spot with no light pollution. This phenomenon will not repeat itself until 2025.

worm moon

Also called fasting moon, appears on March 7. This can be seen in Ecuador from 6 p.m. You will be able to see the satellite slightly larger and in a hue that goes from reddish to silver.

equinox

The next 20th of March, in the northern hemisphere the vernal equinox will be lived; while on the south side it is the autumn equinox. An equinox marks the beginning of a new season. This is an astronomical ephemeris in which the sun falls exactly on the equator and the duration of day and night is almost equal everywhere on earth.

new Moon

He 21 March You will be able to see the new moon at night.