The red tint leads people to refer to the astronomical event as a Blood Moon. 3. A total lunar eclipse can typically be seen once every two to three years from a given location.

The "Blood Moon" phenomenon will start before the full moon reaches peak illumination. As the lunar eclipse begins, the moon will start moving through Earth's shadow on Thursday at 11:57 p.m. ET.

There was an opportunity Thursday night to catch the March 2025 "Blood Moon," a phenomenon that colors the full moon in shades of red, orange and yellow during a total lunar eclipse.

The moon is expected to turn an eerie blood-red above the skies of the U.S. in the coming months, due to a rare total lunar eclipse. Late on March 13 and in the early hours of March 14 this year ...

The U.S. and the Western Hemisphere will be treated to the rare sight of a total lunar eclipse, which will cumulate in the spectacle of a glowing red "blood moon." Beginning late Thursday, March ...

Dazzling photos of this month's total lunar eclipse showcase a blood red moon near the Milky Way's heart The new moon of March 2025 creates a partial solar eclipse this weekend When and where to watch ...

A total lunar eclipse on March 13-14, 2025, will be visible across Earth's night side. See detailed maps of where and when to watch the dramatic 'Blood Moon'.

This month's harvest moon will not only coincide with a supermoon, but also with a blood moon and partial lunar eclipse. Accessibility links. Skip to main content; Keyboard shortcuts for audio player; ...