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@WestportObservatory@vmst.io  ·  activity timestamp 5 days ago

Total Lunar Eclipse Week!

On March 3, the full Moon slips into Earth’s shadow, glowing copper-red in a total lunar eclipse. No telescope needed — just clearer skies than the rain/snow currently threatening. Of course.

When it clears: Jupiter shines after sunset, Orion and M42 dazzle, and planetary pairings grace the evening sky.

Details: https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/observing-news/this-weeks-sky-at-a-glance-february-20-march-1/

#LunarEclipse #SkyandTelescope #WestportObservatory #Jupiter #Orion #Mercury #Venus #WestportCT

World map showing visibility zones and timing of the total lunar eclipse on March 3, 2026, with the moon rising and setting paths marked.
World map showing visibility zones and timing of the total lunar eclipse on March 3, 2026, with the moon rising and setting paths marked.
World map showing visibility zones and timing of the total lunar eclipse on March 3, 2026, with the moon rising and setting paths marked.
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This Week's Sky at a Glance, February 20 – March 1

Three naked-eye planets emerge in the afterglow of sunset. The first-quarter Moon passes as close to straight up as you may ever see it!
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Westport Observatory
Westport Observatory
@WestportObservatory@vmst.io  ·  activity timestamp 5 days ago

Total Lunar Eclipse Week!

On March 3, the full Moon slips into Earth’s shadow, glowing copper-red in a total lunar eclipse. No telescope needed — just clearer skies than the rain/snow currently threatening. Of course.

When it clears: Jupiter shines after sunset, Orion and M42 dazzle, and planetary pairings grace the evening sky.

Details: https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/observing-news/this-weeks-sky-at-a-glance-february-20-march-1/

#LunarEclipse #SkyandTelescope #WestportObservatory #Jupiter #Orion #Mercury #Venus #WestportCT

World map showing visibility zones and timing of the total lunar eclipse on March 3, 2026, with the moon rising and setting paths marked.
World map showing visibility zones and timing of the total lunar eclipse on March 3, 2026, with the moon rising and setting paths marked.
World map showing visibility zones and timing of the total lunar eclipse on March 3, 2026, with the moon rising and setting paths marked.
Sky & Telescope

This Week's Sky at a Glance, February 20 – March 1

Three naked-eye planets emerge in the afterglow of sunset. The first-quarter Moon passes as close to straight up as you may ever see it!
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