What is a lunar eclipse?

A lunar eclipse occurs when the sun, Earth and moon align, causing the moon to pass into Earth’s shadow. During a lunar eclipse, the entire moon moves into the darkest part of the Earth’s shadow. Due to its reddish-orange hue, a lunar eclipse is often called a ‘Blood Moon,’ NASA reported.

Each lunar eclipse is visible from half the Earth. They also have two other phases: the penumbral and partial eclipses. The penumbral eclipse occurs when the moon enters the outer part of the Earth’s shadow, causing the moon to dim subtly, whereas the partial eclipse happens when the moon enters the darker part of the Earth’s shadow.

A Total Lunar Eclipse will be visible from the western hemisphere on March 13-14 2025. Sky watchers in North and South America are best placed to view this celestial phenomena.#eclipse #stargazing

The NASA web site has all you need to know:https://t.co/L2dxVEhhoH pic.twitter.com/3DZXCFDQwx

— Skymaps (@skymaps) March 13, 2025

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