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On the night of March 13 and into the early hours of March 14, a total lunar eclipse will grace the skies of Earth’s Western Hemisphere. Below is a breakdown of the timings and what you can anticipate as you observe this celestial event.
A total lunar eclipse will take place across the Western Hemisphere during the evening of March 13 and the early morning of March 14.
Here’s what to expect and the timing of each stage of the eclipse.
Penumbral Eclipse Start: 10:57 PM – The Moon will enter Earth’s penumbra, which is the lighter outer shadow. During this phase, you may notice a subtle dimming of the lunar surface.
Partial Eclipse Start: 12:09 AM – At this point, the Moon moves into the Earth’s umbra, starting the partial eclipse. To onlookers, it will appear as though a portion of the lunar disk is taken out, and the area within the umbra will look significantly darker.
Totality Begin: 1:26 AM – The entire Moon will be enveloped by the Earth’s umbra, casting a reddish hue over its surface. For a clearer view, consider using binoculars or a telescope. If you wish to capture the moment, set up a camera on a tripod and use longer exposure times of several seconds.
Totality End: 2:31 AM – The Moon will start to exit the Earth’s umbra, causing the red tint to gradually fade away. It may appear as if a bite is taken from the opposite side of the lunar disk.
Partial Eclipse End: 3:47 AM – The lunar body will be fully back within the Earth’s penumbra, with another subtle dimming effect.
Penumbral Eclipse End: 5:00 AM – The eclipse concludes as the Moon fully exits the penumbral shadow.
