The Moon Will Turn Blood Red on March 13-14

A total lunar eclipse will illuminate the moon into a rusty-red hue for millions in North America and other parts of the world on March 13-14, as it passes through the Earth’s shadow.

As the dramatic eclipse unfolds, the moon’s transformation will be visible from every state in the U.S. and other parts of the Western Hemisphere.

Varying by time zone, the reddish hue can be viewed either on Thursday night or Friday morning, marking the first total lunar eclipse to occur in three years. 

According to NASA, another total lunar eclipse won’t be visible in the U.S. again until March of 2026.

If you live in North America, you will see the total eclipse starting at 2:26a.m. - 3:31a.m. ET.

In addition, totality, which is how long the moon will be fully covered by Earth’s shadow, will only last around 65 minutes.

To have the best view of the eclipse, it is recommended to watch from a dark environment. While the eclipse can be seen from the naked eye, a pair of binoculars might make it even more spectacular.

The exact shade of red will depend on Earth’s atmosphere, but it is noted that the top half of the moon might appear slightly brighter than the bottom half, glowing anywhere from a deep copper to a dusty red hue. 

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References

National Public Radio. (2025, March 11). What to know about this week’s Blood Worm Moon total lunar eclipse. NPR. https://www.npr.org/2025/03/11/nx-s1-5323064/what-to-know-about-this-weeks-blood-worm-moon-total-lunar-eclipse

USA Today. (2025, March 9). Total lunar eclipse 2025: Blood Moon details and viewing guide. USA Today. https://www.usatoday.com/story/graphics/2025/03/09/total-lunar-eclipse-2025-blood-moon/78219322007/

Space.com. (2025). What time is the total lunar eclipse in March 2025? Space.com. https://www.space.com/what-time-total-lunar-eclipse-march-2025