Summary: Early risers and night sky enthusiasts had a chance to witness a subtle lunar event as the Worm Moon underwent a penumbral eclipse. The moon appeared slightly darker than usual on one side, providing a visual gradient that could be observed without special equipment. This event precedes a series of eclipses in 2024, including a total solar eclipse scheduled for April.
Early hours of the morning on a particular Monday brought a special treat for those gazing at the night sky—a Worm Moon penumbral eclipse. As the full moon—which corresponded with the onset of spring—reached its peak luminescence, an alignment of the sun, Earth, and the moon caused the Earth’s shadow to fall on the moon’s surface, creating a unique visual effect. Named after the earthworms that typically appear at the beginning of spring, the Worm Moon offered a celestial show with its slight gradient of darkening.
Visible across the globe to anyone on the night side of the planet, the moon appeared…