Get ready to witness a rare phenomenon as the Moon will pass into Earth’s shadow on March 13 or early in the morning on March 14. This total lunar eclipse will be visible from Western Hemisphere.
A lunar eclipse occurs when the Sun, Earth, and Moon align so that the Moon passes into Earth’s shadow. During this event, the entire Moon falls within the darkest part of Earth’s shadow, called umbra. The resulting reddish hue is caused by sunlight passing through a thick slice of Earth’s atmosphere on its way to the lunar surface.
To observe the eclipse, find a dark environment away from bright lights. Binoculars or a telescope will enhance the view. Watch for planets Jupiter and Mars in the western sky as the Moon passes through the constellations Leo and Virgo.
Mark these milestones:
– 8:57pm PDT/11:57pm EDT/03:57 UTC: Penumbral eclipse begins
– 10:09pm PDT/1:09am EDT/05:09 UTC: Partial eclipse begins
– 11:26pm PDT/2:26am EDT/06:26 UTC: Totality begins
– 12:31am PDT/3:31am EDT/07:31 UTC: Totality ends
– 1:47am PDT/4:47am EDT/08:47 UTC: Partial eclipse ends
The eclipse is expected to last around 5 hours, and observers can expect a reddish hue due to the phenomenon that causes sunsets and blue skies. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to witness a lunar eclipse and its unique effects on our celestial companion.
Source: https://science.nasa.gov/solar-system/moon/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-march-2025-total-lunar-eclipse