The Moon will be located on the opposite side of the Earth as the Sun and its face will be will be fully illuminated.
Monthly Archives: March 2018
It’s the First Day of Spring
The March equinox occurs at 16:15 UTC. The Sun will shine directly on the equator and there will be nearly equal amounts of day and night throughout the world. This is also the first day of spring (vernal equinox) in the Northern Hemisphere and the first day of fall (autumnal equinox) in the Southern Hemisphere.
The Sky Tonight Update: Mercury at Greatest Eastern Elongation
The planet Mercury reaches greatest eastern elongation of 18.4 degrees from the Sun. This is the best time to view Mercury since it will be at its highest point above the horizon in the evening sky. Look for the planet low in the western sky just after sunset.
The Sky Tonight Update: Full Moon
The Moon will be located on the opposite side of the Earth as the Sun and its face will be will be fully illuminated.
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium 