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What You Need To Know About the March 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse

On March 14, 2025, a total lunar eclipse will occur, casting the Moon in a deep red hue for about 85 minutes. This celestial event will be visible from parts of North America, South America, Africa, and Europe.

What is a total lunar eclipse?

A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes directly through the Earth’s shadow, known as the umbra. This happens when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are aligned in a straight line, with the Earth in the middle.

When and where can I see the eclipse?

The total lunar eclipse will begin on March 14, 2025, at 8:21 UTC (Coordinated Universal Time). The total eclipse will start at 9:33 UTC and last until 10:54 UTC. The eclipse will be visible from parts of North America, South America, Africa, and Europe.

What should I expect to see?

During the total lunar eclipse, the Moon will appear to turn a deep red color. This is because the only light reaching the Moon will be refracted through the Earth’s atmosphere. The amount of refraction depends on the wavelength of light, with red light being refracted the least. As a result, the Moon will appear red.

How can I safely view the eclipse?

Lunar eclipses are safe to view with the naked eye. However, it is important to take precautions to protect your eyes from the Sun. Never look directly at the Sun during an eclipse, even if it is partially covered by the Moon.

Other interesting facts about the March 2025 total lunar eclipse:

  • This will be the first total lunar eclipse since May 2022.
  • The next total lunar eclipse will occur on October 7, 2025.
  • This will be the first total lunar eclipse that will be visible from North America since January 20, 2019.
  • The total lunar eclipse will coincide with the full moon in March, which is also known as the Worm Moon.

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