Look up! One of the most highly anticipated celestial events of the year, a "blood moon" total lunar eclipse is set to appear in the sky across North America on the evening of March 13 and into the early morning of March 14. Here's everything you need to know to have a quick look.
The "blood moon" total lunar eclipse will be visible across the U.S. and no special equipment will be necessary to view it. According to NASA, the lunar eclipse begins at 11:57 p.m., the partial lunar eclipse kicks off at approximately 1:09 a.m. ET, the totality of the lunar eclipse will begin around 2:26 a.m. ET, and end around 3:31 a.m. ET. Overall, the eclipse will span between 11:57 p.m. ET until 6 a.m. ET
As the Earth shifts in front of the sun, blocking its light, the moon will then appear a dark reddish-orange, creating what's known as a "blood moon." The last total lunar eclipse took place on November 8, 2022, and tonight's will be the only one visible in the U.S. until 2026.
No special equipment is needed in order to view this incredible life event.
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