![NATURE'S EYE - The moon is approaching full with two unique observances with a partial penumbral eclipse of the moon on the morning of March 23rd and the planet Jupiter is also nearby. This was the scene of the moon with an approaching plane as viewed through tree branches Monday night with Jupiter at the ten o'clock position in upper left. ] Brian.Peterson@startribune.com Minneapolis, MN - 03/22/2016](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/JL5OWVA4EPMWBM5MNNX7H353LE.jpg?&w=1080)
With the planet Jupiter visible in the 10 o'clock position and an approaching airplane in view, the moon was nearly full on Tuesday evening. Earth's shadow will darken part of the moon Wednesday morning in a lunar eclipse that will be visible from much of the globe. If the clouds block your view, don't fret: The eclipse is of the penumbral variety, and its effect is subtle.
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