There is a total lunar eclipse on March 14, 2025. During this time, the Moon will move through the shadow of the Earth, making it appear reddish. This is what occurs when the sunlight from the Earth is blocked from reaching the Moon directly and instead illuminates it with only the atmosphere-refracted light. The phenomenon will be observed in Western Europe, Western Africa, North America, and South America. For observers in locations where the eclipse is visible, the phenomenon will be seen in the following stages in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC):
- Penumbral Eclipse Begins: 03:57 UTC
- Partial Eclipse Begins: 05:09 UTC Total Eclipse Starts: 06:26 UTC
- Maximum Eclipse: 06:58 UTC
- Total Eclipse Ends: 07:32 UTC
- Partial Eclipse Ends: 08:48 UTC
- Penumbral Eclipse Ends: 10:00 UTC
The whole phase, through which the Moon will be totally in the Earth’s shadow, will last for around 66 minutes. The most spectacular looking part of the eclipse will be this one as the Moon will be deep red or copper. The brightness level and the intensity of the color depend on conditions in the air, such as dust or ash particles.
In North America, the eclipse will be visible during the pre-dawn morning of March 14. In the Eastern Time Zone, one can look forward to the total eclipse from 2:26 a.m. to 3:31 a.m. Central, Mountain, and Pacific viewers need to adjust their time accordingly.
The phenomenon can be observed without protective equipment. Binoculars or telescopes, however, may be utilized to further enjoy the experience by observing the features of the Moon’s surface in closer detail. People who cannot see it live can also watch live streams on sites such as Space.com.