EBN-Fans of rare astronomical phenomena will be in for a treat with the eerie Blood Moon, which will grace the sky as Earth’s shadow passes over the moon, transforming it into a distinctive red. The first total lunar eclipse since 2022 will appear in the night sky on March 13 and 14, and will only be visible to those on the night side of Earth during the event.
The scary blood moon phenomenon
During this rare astronomical phenomenon, the moon will slide into Earth’s shadow for 65 minutes, taking on a deep red color, giving it the nickname “Blood Moon . ”
A blood moon occurs when the Earth, our Moon, and the Sun are aligned in a straight line, causing the Earth to cast a shadow on the Moon, causing it to turn red.
This distinctive color comes from sunlight passing through Earth’s atmosphere, where the blue light is scattered and only the red part of the light spectrum reaches the moon.
It’s as if all the world’s sunrises and sunsets are projected onto the moon, according to NASA.
When does the eclipse occur?
The partial eclipse begins at 1:09 a.m. EST on March 14, when Earth’s shadow will gradually begin to appear on the moon, making it appear as if a piece has been taken from it.
At 2:26 AM, the total eclipse will begin, as the Moon will completely fade under the Earth’s shadow and turn blood red. The total eclipse
will last for more than an hour, ending at 3:31 AM, followed by the partial eclipse, which will completely end by 6:00 AM.
Where can the eclipse be seen?
Regarding the eclipse’s visibility, residents of North and South America will be able to enjoy the best viewing experience, while residents of parts of Europe will be able to see it at sunset , and residents of East Asia will see it at sunrise. The eclipse will peak over the Pacific Ocean, making it an unforgettable spectacle for astronomy enthusiasts in the Americas.
The total lunar eclipse (when the Moon is fully within the Earth’s shadow) will last for over six hours, lasting 65 minutes, from 2:26 a.m. to 3:31 a.m. EST (06:26 to 07:31 UTC).
The eclipse then reverses course, with the total eclipse followed by a partial phase from 3:31 AM to 4:47 AM (7:31 AM to 8:47 AM UTC), and then a penumbral phase from 4:47 AM to 6:00 AM EST (8:47 AM to 10:00 AM UTC).
The 2025 total lunar eclipse is a wonderful opportunity for astronomy enthusiasts around the world to witness this stunning astronomical phenomenon . The moon can be safely viewed during the entire lunar eclipse, and clear skies are the most important factor for viewing this eclipse.
