On March 30, British Summer Time (BST) begins, extending evening daylight with sunset at 7.30pm. A noteworthy event precedes this: a partial solar eclipse on March 29, with maximum visibility occurring at 11am, when 30% of the sun will be obscured. Observers are advised to use safe viewing methods. Additionally, on March 14, a full moon will be eclipsed by the Earth's shadow, though it's less accessible for viewing. Notable planets including Mars, Venus, and Jupiter have specific visibility details throughout the month, with celestial patterns also highlighted in the night sky.
On March 30, clocks go forward to BST, leading to longer evenings, with sunset at 7.30pm, enhancing opportunities for night sky observing.
A partial solar eclipse will occur on March 29, peaking at 11am with 30% of the sun obscured, best viewed through safe equipment.
The full moon on March 14 will see an eclipse difficult to observe at dawn, with visibility limited to early risers.
Mars remains a bright object in Gemini. However, it will gradually dim as it moves further from Earth, while Venus is best seen early in March.
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