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Space photo of the week: The moon begins its big eclipse orbit in stunning ISS photo
What it is: The moon reaching its first-quarter phase, as seen from the International Space Station (ISS)
When it was published: March 19, 2024
Where it is: 270 miles (435 kilometers) above the South Atlantic Ocean
Why it's so special: The moon will be eclipsed by Earth in the early hours of March 25. Then, it will totally eclipse the sun on April 8.
This photo of the moon was taken as our satellite reached its first-quarter phase, which occurs about a week after a new moon and a week before a full moon. It was taken from the ISS as it soared nearly 270 miles (435 kilometers) above the South Atlantic Ocean during a very special orbit of the moon.
Monday (March 25) starts 2024's first "eclipse season," the name for one of the two 35-day periods each year when lunar and solar eclipses can occur.
Related: 7 safe ways to view the partial phases of the total solar eclipse on April 8
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