Rare Total Lunar Eclipse Will Transform Moon Into 'Blood Moon' This Week

The celestial event, visible across the Americas on March 13-14, will last over three hours, with totality spanning 65 minutes.

A total lunar eclipse, also known as a 'Blood Moon,' will occur late on March 13 into the early hours of March 14, 2025, and will be visible across North and South America.
During totality, the Moon will appear red due to sunlight filtering through Earth's atmosphere, a phenomenon caused by Rayleigh scattering and the refraction of red light.
The eclipse will begin with the penumbral phase at 03:57 UTC, with totality lasting from 06:26 to 07:32 UTC, offering a 65-minute window to observe the red-tinted Moon.
Viewers in regions like North America are advised to find areas with minimal light pollution for optimal viewing, though no special equipment is required to witness the event.
This marks the first total lunar eclipse since November 2022, with the next one visible in September 2025 over Europe and Africa.