How to Watch Thursday’s Total Lunar Eclipse and Blood Moon

Skywatchers are gearing up for a rare celestial event that’s set to adorn the night skies across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. A total lunar eclipse will cast a shadow on the Moon, turning it into a spooky red color for one night. Here’s how you can watch it unfold. The total lunar eclipse will take place on the night of Thursday, March 13, and into the early morning of Friday, March 14, depending on the time zone. The eclipse is set to begin at 11:57 p.m. ET on Thursday and last for about 6 hours as the Moon slowly exits from beneath Earth’s shadow. Unlike the solar eclipse, you won’t need any special equipment to view the Moon during the eclipse. All you have to do is look up. What is a total lunar eclipse? Lunar eclipses take place when Earth is positioned between the Sun and the Moon, casting its shadow on the surface of our natural satellite. Lunar eclipses happen around twice a year, but total lunar eclipses are rarer. During a total lunar eclipse, as Earth wedges it ... Read full article.