On the night of 13-14 March 2025, a total lunar eclipse will grace Earth’s skies. North America will have the best view of this rare phenomenon, featuring a striking "Blood Moon." The eclipse occurs when Earth aligns between the sun and a full moon, casting its shadow on the lunar surface.
Timings for totality across regions
In North America, the totality phase will occur at these local times:
Observers are advised to start watching 75 minutes earlier to witness the moon entering Earth’s shadow. This will showcase the partial phases before totality.
Visibility in Europe and future eclipses
In Europe, only parts of Ireland, Portugal, western Spain, and northwest France will see totality before moonset. Other regions of Europe, including Central Europe, will observe a partial lunar eclipse.
This eclipse is part of a series of celestial events. Future total lunar eclipses include:
- 7-8 September 2025: Visible in Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, and the Americas.
- 2-3 March 2026: Seen across all continents, including Antarctica.
Additionally, a near-total eclipse on 27-28 August 2026 will see 93% of the moon covered by Earth’s shadow.
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