Star Brightly: 3 Celestial Events to Observe This March

Spring is coming. As the light reenters our lives and daydreams of, well, daytime, flood our fields, it's even easier to appreciate what the night has to offer—particularly when the stars and planets aren't obscured by

stormy weather.

March 2023 comes with an array of celestial and seasonal events worthy of your attention. From a full moon to a meteor shower to the dawn of a new season, this month is all about Mother Nature and her ceaseless, wondrous cycles.

Pausing to purposefully take in the night sky is an accessible, sustainable, and reaffirming

activity that helps foster gratitude for the planet and recognition of our place in the grand scheme of things. So why not welcome springtime with some star gazing? It's the most scintillating celebration around.

The month begins with a full

Worm Moon set to signal lighter days ahead. This marks the last full moon of winter, so step outside and release any heaviness from the last several months—things are about to get a whole lot brighter!

The

γ-Normid

Meteor Shower—spewing starstuff from February 25 to March 28—hits its peak on the 15th. Head to a secluded spot well away from immediate

light pollution for optimal viewing.

Welcome, spring! The spring equinox (or the vernal equinox) represents a moment of equality between day and night, the sun's positioning above the equator leveling out the light.