Rare Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse to Grace the Skies This Week

The first total lunar eclipse since 2022 will occur on March 13-14, visible across the Americas with a 65-minute totality phase.

The total lunar eclipse, popularly known as a Blood Moon, will be visible in North and South America on the night of March 13 into the early hours of March 14, 2025.
The moon will turn a reddish hue during the 65-minute totality phase due to sunlight filtering through Earth's atmosphere, a phenomenon caused by Rayleigh scattering.
The eclipse will follow a precise timeline, with totality beginning at 2:26 a.m. EST and ending at 3:31 a.m. EST, with partial and penumbral phases bookending the event.
Approximately 863 million people will have the opportunity to view the full eclipse, while nearly 40% of the global population will see at least one phase of it.
Observers are encouraged to use binoculars or telescopes for a closer view, and clear skies will be crucial for optimal visibility.