In the next few days, interesting await us Astronomical phenomena that will be visible in Guatemala. From full moon to the Spring equinoxthe stars promise to surprise the lovers of these events.
It is important to mention that the majority of These phenomena require adequate climatic conditions for better visibilityas well as having the right equipment for your observation.
In the case of the full moon, it will be enough to find an ideal point for its observation, although special equipment is also required if it intends to portray it at its maximum splendor.
We present the most important astronomical phenomena in March 2025, according to information from Eleonora Poitevin, president of the Guatemalan Association of Astronomy (AGA), Edgar Castro, National Dissemination Coordinator of the International Astronomical Union and other sources.
Main astronomical phenomena in March 2025
Saturday, March 1 – Conjunction of the Moon, Mercury and Venus
This event will occur after the Planetary alignment planned for this February 28. During a conjunction of the moon with mercury and venus, The luminosity of the Earth’s satellite allows the visibility of the aforementioned planets. According to Star Walkconjunctions happen when two celestial bodies have the same apparent ascent in heaven.
Thursday 13 and Friday, March 14 – Total Luna eclipse
The total eclipse of the moon It will take place from 23.10 hours on Thursday 13 and will end at 2.49 hours on the 14thtime of Guatemala. Its maximum point would be observed at 0.59 hours in our country.
Friday, March 14 – Worm Luna
It is the full moon phase that will occur next month. According to The old farmer’s almanacit is known in this way by the beetle larvae that come from the bark of the trees and other hiding places of this era, findings that were found by Captain Jonathan Carver in 1760. This phase coincides with the total lunar eclipse that will be in March.
Thursday, March 20 – Spring Equinox
The main feature of this event is that the day and night have the same duration on this date. The spring equinox will occur at 3:01 hours and the sun will leave the cardinal point this during this phenomenon.
Expert astronomers indicate that this phenomenon occurs just an instant, but allows you to receive spring in different countries of the world to mark the end of winter.
Sunday, March 23 – Disappearance of Saturn’s rings
For a long time, The temporary disappearance of Saturn’s rings was announced scheduled for March this year. It is estimated that this will occur on March 23 at 5.25 to the east. If you want to observe this event, use a large rear patio telescope.
Other astronomical events that will occur in March 2025
- Wednesday, March 5. Conjunction of the moon and the Pleiades.
- Thursday, March 6. Conjunction of the Moon and Jupiter.
- Thursday, March 8. Mercury in maximum elongation to the east.
- Sunday, March 9. Conjunction of the Moon and Mars.
- Saturday, March 29. Partial Eclipse of Sun. (Not visible in Guatemala)