In just one month, Skywatchers in North America will receive a surprising total lunar eclipse.
He The lunar eclipse will occur during the night between March 13 and 142025, and will be the first total lunar eclipse visible anywhere in the world Since November 2022. It will also be the first of the three that occur between 2025 and 2026.
A total lunar eclipse occurs when the earth moves directly between the sun and the full moon, throwing its shadow through the lunar surface. During the totality, the maximum phase of the eclipse, the moon will convert a red and deep orange tone, which will win the nickname “Blood moon. “This effect happens because Earth’s environment dispersed shorter wavelengths of light The sun while Allowing longer wavelengths of red and orange tones that will be refracted in the umbra of the earth (the darkest part of the shadow of the earth). When these longer wavelengths hit the moon, they can make it look red, similar to the way the sky seems red during sunrise and sunset.
Where and when to see the lunar eclipse?
North and South America will have the best views of this eclipse, with the event that takes place during the night of March 13 to 14. Parts of Western Europe will also glimpse the totality just before The moon sets.
The totality will last 65 minutes impressive, offering a lot of time to enjoy the impressive view. The key times for the totality in North America are:
- Eastern time (ET): 2:26 am – 3:31 am (March 14)
- Central Time (CT): 1:26 am – 2:31 am (March 14)
- Mountain time (MT): 12:26 am – 1:31 am (March 14)
- Pacific time (PT): 11:26 PM (March 13) – 12:31 AM (March 14)
- Alaska Time (AKDT): 10:26 PM – 11:31 PM (March 13)
- Hawaii Time (HST): 8:26 PM – 9:31 PM (March 13)
It is also worth looking for about 75 minutes before and after these times to witness the partial phases of the eclipse, as the shadow of the Earth moves gradually and then far from the surface of the Moon.
Unlike Solar eclipsesLunar eclipses are completely sure to see with the naked eye. Special equipment is not needed, but binoculars or a telescope will improve the experience by revealing details on the moon surface as color changes. The key to an excellent view is a dark location away from the city’s lights and clear skies.
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Looking to the future
If this eclipse is lost, do not worry: there will be another total lunar eclipse during the night between September 7, September 8, visible in Europe, Asia and parts of the Americas. Then, from March 2 to March 3, 2026, another blood moon will be visible from much of the world, including North America.
With a month to the end, now it is the perfect time to plan your experience of observation of the eclipse. Mark your calendar, check the weather forecast and prepare for an unforgettable night under the stars!
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