Onlookers in Iowa and across North America will soon have the chance to witness a total lunar eclipse, also known as a blood moon.
Here’s what to know about next week’s total lunar eclipse, including the best ways to see it from Iowa.
What time does the lunar eclipse start in Iowa?
The total eclipse will begin around 3 a.m. CT on Tuesday, March 3, and end around 6 a.m. Peak illumination will be at 5:30 a.m. CT. A partial eclipse will continue until around 8 a.m, according to NASA.
What is a total lunar eclipse?
A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth is positioned exactly between the moon and the sun. The Earth casts a shadow on the moon’s surface, dimming it.
The moon doesn’t produce its own light. It shines because its surface reflects the sun’s rays. So, when the Earth blocks the sun, a lunar eclipse occurs…