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North America will be in the main position for the first total lunar eclipse since November 2022. Also called a “blood moon” due to the reddish colors the moon gets throughout, the total lunar eclipse on March 13-14, 2025, is only the total lunar eclipse of North America.
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The main facts
The total lunar eclipse on March 13-14, 2025, will be visible throughout North and South America, with major viewing conditions in JB, Canada and Mexico, as well as in South America. The whole eclipse will last 366 minutes, but the whole – the most dramatic phase, during which the moon will turn red – will last approximately 65 minutes.
Slight contamination will limit the views of the stars – and the Milky Way – which will become visible around the full moon during the whole. Although traveling away from city lights in the dark rural sky, such as national parks, it is a good idea, it is not necessary to see the “blood moon” yourself, which will look the same in a large city as in a rural area.
Clear heavens are more important than the dark sky for the entirely eclipsed moon footage, so check the weather forecasts in advance and run somewhere with less cloud cover. However, as the whole will last 65 minutes, a short break in the clouds is all that is required for a successful observation.
If you want to see the “blood moon” closeness, visit an observatory-or get your hands on any type of binoculars or a telescope-recommended. A great place to start is your local observatory, with local astronomy clubs also often waiting for eclipse viewing events.
The main time for the whole in North America:
Although there are several stages of this total lunar eclipse that unfolds about five hours, the critical phase is the whole, during which the lunar surface will be a reddish color. Here are the time for time areas throughout North America.
- Eastern time area: Totality begins at 2:26 AM Edt and ends at 3:32 AM Edt on March 14th.
- Central area of time: Totality occurs between 1:26 AM and 2:32 AM CDT on March 14.
- Mountain time area: Look at the whole from 12:26 am to 1:32 AM MDT on March 14.
- Pacific Time Area: Totality begins at 11:26 PM PDT on March 13 and ends at 12:32 AM PDT on March 14th.
- Alaska’s time area: The whole begins at 10:26 AKDT in the afternoon and ends at 11:32 AKDT afternoon on March 13.
- The time area in Hawaii: The whole starts at 8:26 pm HST and ends at 9:32 pm HST on March 13.
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What is a total lunar eclipse?
A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth moves directly between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shade that gradually includes the lunar surface. During the entirety-which will last for 65 minutes on March 13-14-the sunshine passing through the Earth’s atmosphere are refracted, allowing long-length red light to pass easier to illuminate the moon.
Stages of a total lunar eclipse
A total lunar eclipse has five distinct stages. Start with penumbre phase, where the outer shade of the Earth lightly diminishes the moon. The partial phase follows this as the moon enters the darkest center of the Earth groan shade the whole occurs when the moon is completely absorbed in umbrawashed in reddish light. During this phase, as the light of the full moon is silent, it is possible to see stars around the moon – and maybe even the northern lights, if there is a continuation geomagnetic storm. About 33 minutes on March 13/14, the whole spectacle goes in reverse, with observers who look at it gradually exit the shadow of the Earth and recover its brightness.
What you need for viewing the eclipse
While you can only enjoy the eclipse with your eyes, some items can improve your experience. A comfortable lawn chair is useful, such as warm layers, snacks and hot drinks. Anydo binoculars will also improve the appearance. What you will not need are eclipse glasses. Since the moon simply reflects the sun’s rays, there is no danger to human eyes – it’s no different to look at the moon on another night.
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