This remarkable phenomenon occurs when the Earth aligns directly between the moon and the sun, casting a shadow that turns the moon a captivating reddish hue.
This celestial event is scheduled to take place overnight from Thursday, March 13, into Friday, March 14.
Enthusiasts in North America will have an excellent opportunity to observe the peak of the eclipse, which is expected to occur between 2:26 a.m. and 3:31 a.m. Eastern time. Even if some cloud cover is present, brief intervals of clear skies may provide glimpses of this extraordinary spectacle.
As the eclipse reaches its height, the moon will glow with a deep red tint, creating a breathtaking sight that many will want to capture.
Following the blood moon, a significant astronomical milestone will arrive with the spring equinox on Thursday, March 20, at 5:01 a.m. This event signifies the official shift from winter to spring, as the sun's rays align perfectly with the equator, resulting in an equal distribution of daylight and nighttime around the globe.
Later in March, on Saturday, March 29, a partial solar eclipse will also take place. Although it may not possess the dramatic flair of the total solar eclipse scheduled for April 2024, it promises to be another noteworthy occasion for viewers in the northeastern United States and eastern Canada. Eclipse glasses will be required for safe viewing, according to AccuWeather.
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