US Residents Can Witness Rare 'Blood Moon' Lunar Eclipse on March 3
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A total lunar eclipse is set to light up the skies on March 3, and skywatchers across the United States will be able to see it in the early morning hours.
According to NASA, a total lunar eclipse occurs when Earth passes between the sun and the moon, casting a shadow over the lunar surface. During totality, the moon can take on a reddish-orange glow, often called a “blood moon.”
The eclipse will be visible in North and Central America in the early morning, with viewers in the United States able to see it between 4 am EST and around 7 am EST, with a partial phase continuing until roughly 9 am EST, according to NASA.
The space agency noted that the eclipse will also be visible in eastern Asia and Australia during the evening hours, and throughout the night in parts of the Pacific.
NASA said a lunar eclipse can only occur during a full moon phase and can be observed from anywhere with a clear view of the moon.
During totality, Earth blocks most direct sunlight, but light filtered through Earth’s atmosphere gives the moon its reddish tint.
The moon will be in the constellation Leo during the March 3 eclipse, and binoculars or a telescope can enhance the view, though the event is visible to the naked eye under clear skies.
