Skywatchers in the Western Hemisphere are in for a spectacular celestial event as a total lunar eclipse will occur on March 13–14, 2025, casting the moon in a mesmerizing deep, coppery-red hue.
A total lunar eclipse takes place when a full moon passes into Earth’s shadow, creating a stunning visual effect known as a “blood moon.”
During the 65 minutes of totality, the moon will take on a reddish hue due to sunlight filtering through Earth’s atmosphere.
This eclipse will be visible across the Americas, giving observers in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico a perfect opportunity to witness the event, provided the weather cooperates.
Here’s the timeline for the totality phase when the moon will appear completely red:
- Eastern Time: “Totality from 2:26–3:31 a.m. EDT on Friday, March 14.”
- Central Time: “Totality from 1:26–2:31 a.m. CDT on Friday, March 14.”
- Mountain Time: “Totality from 12:26–1:31 a.m. MDT on Friday, March 14.”
- Pacific Time: “Totality from 11:26 p.m. PDT on Thursday, March 13, to 12:31 a.m. PDT on Friday, March 14.”
- Alaska Time: “Totality from 10:26–11:31 p.m. AKDT on Thursday, March 13.”
- Hawaii Time: “Totality from 8:26–9:31 p.m. HST on Thursday, March 13.”
For astronomy enthusiasts and casual skywatchers alike, this total lunar eclipse promises to be a breathtaking display of nature’s grandeur.
