NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A total lunar eclipse will be visible early Friday morning in Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky, which is when the moon appears red as it passes through the Earth’s shadow.
The partial eclipse will begin March 14 at 12:09 a.m. and the total eclipse will start at 1:26 a.m. The maximum eclipse at 1:58 a.m. will give the best views of the red moon. The total eclipse ends at 2:31 a.m., and the partial eclipse ends at 3:47 a.m.
Multiple severe storms possible Friday, Saturday in Middle TN, Southern KY
The next total lunar eclipse will happen in about a year on March 3, 2026.
The latest high resolution forecast models are showing clouds for much of middle Tennessee. It’s not expected to be completely overcast, so hopefully everyone is able to get some breaks in the clouds during the more than one hour long totality.
An eclipse happens when the sun, moon and earth line up, and the moon falls into the earth’s shadow. A total eclipse is when the moon is fully covered by Earth’s shadow.
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The best way to view the eclipse is through a telescope or with binoculars. If you decide to wake up early or stay up late to see it, being in a dark environment away from bright lights will give you the best view with the naked eye…