Exciting Events This Week: Pi Day and Lunar Eclipse
Exciting Events This Week: Pi Day and Lunar Eclipse
Pi Day: Celebrating the Mathematical Constant
- March 14th marks Pi Day, a celebration of the mathematical constant π (pi).
- Pi is the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter and is approximately 3.14.
- This year, Pi Day is even more special as it falls on 3/14/21, which aligns with the first five digits of pi.
- People around the world celebrate Pi Day by eating pie, reciting digits of pi, and participating in math-related activities.
Lunar Eclipse: A Celestial Phenomenon
- On March 14th, a partial lunar eclipse will occur, coinciding with Pi Day.
- A lunar eclipse happens when the Earth passes between the sun and the moon, casting a shadow on the moon.
- This eclipse will be visible in parts of North and South America, Australia, and East Asia.
- It is the first of two lunar eclipses that will occur in 2021.
Don’t miss out on these exciting events this week! Celebrate Pi Day with some delicious pie and witness the beauty of a lunar eclipse. It’s a perfect opportunity to appreciate the wonders of math and the universe.
