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It's set to take place overnight from Thursday, March 13, into Friday, March 14. Those in North America will have a prime viewing opportunity to witness the moon undergo a dramatic transformation.
During the peak of the eclipse, expected between 2:26 a.m. and 3:31 a.m. Eastern time, the moon will take on a reddish hue, a phenomenon commonly referred to as a "Blood Moon."
Even with some cloud cover, brief breaks in the sky could allow glimpses of this rare event.
Following the eclipse, another significant astronomical milestone arrives with the spring equinox on Thursday, March 20, at 5:01 a.m.
This marks the official transition from winter to spring, as the sun's direct rays align with the equator, creating an even split between daylight and nighttime across the globe.
Later in the month, on Saturday, March 29, a partial solar eclipse will occur.
While it won’t be as striking as the total solar eclipse of April 2024, it will still be a notable event for viewers in the northeastern United States and eastern Canada, providing another opportunity to make use of eclipse glasses, according to AccuWeather.
These upcoming celestial events offer a spectacular chance to engage with the wonders of the cosmos and witness astronomy in action.
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