The Earthshine Moon, which is the phenomenon of a new Moon, occurs when sunlight reflects off Earth and bounces back toward the Moon. (Image: Shutterstock)
Earthshine Moon is unlikely to be sighted in India.
If astronomy excites you, get ready to witness another cosmic phenomenon, the Earthshine Moon, this weekend. The Moon shining with the sunlight reflected by the Earth would certainly be a breathtaking sight to behold. And to make it more interesting, the brightest star in Leo will be Regulus, which will be visible about five degrees remaining from the Moon during Earth’s moon.
What is Earthshine Moon?
The Earthshine Moon, which is the phenomenon of a new Moon, occurs when sunlight reflects off Earth and bounces back toward the Moon. Usually, during the new moon phase, the Moon is not visible to the naked eye as it is between the Earth and the Sun. However, when the Moon’s crescent is visible over the next few days, the Sun’s light reflects off the Earth and hits the Moon giving a faint glow. Earthshine’s power varies throughout the year as the reflection from Earth varies depending on the position of its orbit.
When to see Earthshine Moon?
While Earth’s moon will be visible in the western sky until July 5, the best time to witness it is the following weekend, just after sunset and just before sunrise. The phenomenon can be best observed in areas with low pollution levels. The Earthshine Moon can be seen with the naked eye, but a telescope or binoculars can help you see the cosmic phenomenon better.
Will it be visible in India?
Earthshine Moon is unlikely to be sighted in India.
Where to watch Earthshine Moon online?
While the US space agency NASA or any such agency has not given any confirmation about the streaming of the event, Earthshine Moon can be seen on streaming videos on YouTube and other social media platforms.
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