March 20th Equinox: The Rare Celestial Event That Balances Day and Night, Followed by a Blood Moon and Solar Eclipse

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The universe is full of wonders—galaxies, supernovae, and black holes—that continue to fascinate us. While much of the cosmos remains a mystery, Earth itself offers celestial events that connect us to the vast universe. One such event is the Spring Equinox, occurring on March 20, 2025.

This marks the moment when day and night are nearly equal in length, a phenomenon caused by Earth’s tilt and orbit around the Sun.

March is an exciting month for stargazers, with two major eclipses joining the equinox. A total lunar eclipse on March 14 will turn the Moon a deep red, while a partial solar eclipse on March 29 will be visible across multiple continents.

What is the Equinox, and Why Does it Happen?

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The Spring Equinox occurs when the Sun is directly above the equator, leading to nearly equal daylight and darkness across the globe. The term “equinox” comes from Latin, meaning “equal night”. This event happens twice a year, in March and September, due to Earth’s 23.5-degree tilt.

On March 20, 2025, at 09:01 UTC, the equinox will take place. In Pune, India, the Sun will rise at 6:30 AM and set at 6:12 PM, resulting in a day that is 12 hours and 9 minutes long. This alignment causes the Sun to rise precisely in the east and set in the west, a rare occurrence that holds cultural significance worldwide.

Upcoming Celestial Events: Eclipses in March 2025

Total Lunar Eclipse – March 14, 2025

A Blood Moon will be visible across North America, as Earth’s shadow fully covers the Moon, turning it red due to Rayleigh scattering—the same process that colors sunsets.

Duration: Approximately 65 minutes
Peak Time (EDT): 2:26 AM – 3:31 AM on March 14
Visibility: Not visible from India

Partial Solar Eclipse – March 29, 2025

A partial solar eclipse will be seen across Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas, with North America experiencing a stunning sunrise eclipse.