In a rare joint astrological event, the new moon this weekend is paired with a solar eclipse — both in fire sign Aries.

On March 29, the Moon is going to enter perigee – the point in its elliptical orbit that brings it closest to Earth.

Related: What you can see in the night sky tonight On the nights before and after a new moon, when just a thin crescent is present, it is sometimes possible to make out the stunning effect known ...

the moon, and sometimes special events like meteor showers. Observing the night sky can be done with no special equipment, although a sky map can be very useful, and a good telescope or binoculars ...