GREENSBORO, N.C. — In just the next few days, the March 2025 total lunar eclipse will take place across several time zones. The Moon will pass into Earth’s shadow and appear darker and even reddish at tint at its peak.
What’s a lunar eclipse?
A lunar eclipse is the result of the Sun, Earth and Moon aligning so that the Moon passes into Earth’s shadow. In this case — a total lunar eclipse — the entire Moon will fall within the darkest part of the Earth’s shadow called the umbra.
When the Moon is in the umbra, it can visually have a red-ish orange tint to it. As a result, sometimes lunar eclipses are called “Blood Moons.”
How can I see it?
While you don’t need any special equipment to see a lunar eclipse, binoculars or a telescope would definitely make for a better view. Make sure you’re in a dark environment away from lights. The eclipse will be visible from the Earth’s Western Hemisphere.
The eclipse is set to begin just before midnight and end around 6am for viewers in the Triad (or EST zone). The best view will be while the Moon is in the umbra, between 2:26AM – 3:31AM…