Rare Event Allows Sun and Eclipsed Moon in Same Sky
On March 3, a rare celestial event called a selenelion will allow observers in eastern North America to see the sun rise and a totally eclipsed moon set at the same time.

Maya Singh is a science writer for Archeonis who specializes in making complex topics in astronomy, physics, and earth science accessible to a general audience. She covers celestial events, new scientific discoveries, and the growing field of space technology.
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On March 3, a rare celestial event called a selenelion will allow observers in eastern North America to see the sun rise and a totally eclipsed moon set at the same time.
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