By :- Amal Udawatta This total lunar eclipse will be clearly visible from the Pacific Ocean, Australia, and western North America. The sky will be pitch black when the eclipse is complete, and the bright red moon against that dark background will be a stunning sight to the naked eye. On March 3, 2026, the Earth, the Sun, and the Moon will line up to form a "Total lunar eclipse." Unlike previous total lunar eclipses, the moon will appear dark red or copper instead of black. The phenomenon that causes this is called Rayleigh Scattering. This is when the Earth's atmosphere scatters the blue light from the sun, scattering only the red light back onto the moon. This process causes the moon to appear bright red, hence the name Blood Moon. The total lunar eclipse on April 3 will have a Saros number of 133. The penumbra will have a magnitude of 2.369, and the umbra will have a magnitude of 1.368. This lunar eclipse will be visible in all three form...
From :- Star Walk Edited by: Amal Udawatta Look for a large planetary alignment around February 28, 2026! In the evening, about an hour after sunset, six planets — Jupiter, Uranus, Saturn, Neptune, Venus, and Mercury — will align in the sky. Four of them (Jupiter, Saturn, Venus, and Mercury) will be easily visible to the naked eye . For Uranus and Neptune, get a pair of binoculars or a small telescope. The Moon , about 90% illuminated, will also be in the sky, appearing very close to Jupiter. This will create a particularly beautiful view. Nearby will be brilliant Venus (mag -3.9). It will make a close approach to Mercury on February 27 , passing within 4°30 ′ from it. Venus will be in the neighboring constellation Aquarius , also near the western horizon. It will be the brightest dot in that direction — and in the entire sky. Clench your hand into a f...