‘Eclipse season’ begins as total solar eclipse follows ‘Worm Moon’ lunar eclipse
The IndependentSign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A lunar eclipse on Monday kicks off a period dubbed “eclipse season” that will see a total solar eclipse take place exactly two weeks later. The penumbral lunar eclipse in the early hours of 25 March during the ‘Worm full moon’ precedes a rare solar eclipse on 8 April that crosses over the United States. The two celestial events coincide as a result of the Earth, Moon and Sun lining up, with the full moon heralding a lunar eclipse and the new moon creating a solar eclipse. “Each season lasts about 35 days and repeats just short of six months later.” open image in gallery A penumbral lunar eclipse is seen through clouds during the early hours of Saturday in Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir, 6 May, 2023 While the total solar eclipse on 8 April will only be visible in North America, it will be possible to view the lunar eclipse from anywhere with clear skies on the night side of Earth.