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March 2025 Skywatching: Total Lunar Eclipse and Planetary Highlights

A total lunar eclipse dazzles observers across the Americas, while Venus, Mars, and Jupiter dominate the night skies this month.

Mars (left) and Jupiter (upper right) remain bright points of light in the evening sky. Credit: Petr Hykš (Flickr, CC BY-NC 2.0)
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A total lunar eclipse will wow North and South America this month as the Moon passes through Earth’s penumbra, as it did during the November 2022 eclipse pictured here. Credit: Dylan O’Donnell

Overview

  • A total lunar eclipse occurs on March 13-14, visible across the Americas, with totality lasting approximately 66 minutes.
  • Venus transitions from an evening to a morning planet, becoming visible before sunrise by the end of March.
  • Mars and Jupiter offer extended viewing opportunities, with Mars visible all night and Jupiter showcasing its atmospheric features and Galilean moons.
  • Mercury is briefly visible in the early evenings during the first week of March, providing a rare opportunity for observation.
  • The Southern Hemisphere sky features Jupiter and Mars prominently, while Venus and Mercury remain challenging to observe due to their low altitudes.