A total lunar eclipse will dazzle American spectators tonight, complete with a view of the resulting glowing red “blood moon.” The Earth will pass between the sun and moon, blocking its light and making the moon appear dark reddish-orange.
All U.S. states will have some ability to see the total solar eclipse and resulting “blood moon” in the night and early morning hours of March 13-14. However, Hawaii and parts of Alaska will miss the beginning of the initial penumbral phase. The eclipse can be seen across North and South America, Western Europe and Africa, East Asia and the Pacific Region.
The website Time and Date predicts the moon will complete all of the eclipse phases in 6 hours and 3 minutes. In the U.S., the eclipse starts at about 11:57 p.m. EDT Thursday when the penumbral phase begins, followed by totality at 2:26 a.m. EDT Friday.
The best moment for viewing depends on where you live in the U.S. Prime viewing times vary by region, with Eastern Time seeing the “blood moon” from 2:26-3:32 a.m. EDT, while Alaska and Hawaii have slightly earlier prime viewing times.
A lunar eclipse occurs when the moon passes into Earth’s shadow while aligning with our planet and the sun. A total lunar eclipse happens when the entire moon moves into the darkest part of Earth’s shadow, completely blocking it from the sun.
This is the first total lunar eclipse in years, with the next one not visible in the U.S. until 2026.
Source: https://eu.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/03/13/who-can-see-total-lunar-eclipse-states/82311264007