Lilith — 4 weeks ago(March 02, 2026 01:05 AM)

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In the early morning hours of March 3, a total lunar eclipse will pass over the United States.
The "blood moon" eclipse will cause the moon to exhibit a reddish hue, according to NASA. It will be visible in parts of the world beginning in the evening and going into the early morning, NASA said.
A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the sun and the moon, creating a shadow across the lunar surface, which turns the moon's color reddish-orange. Our planet blocks most of the sun's light from reaching the moon, but the Earth's movement during the eclipse will cause the natural satellite to develop a color.
The moon typically exhibits a grey color because light that reaches the lunar surface is often filtered through Earth's atmosphere.
It's only possible to observe an eclipse during a full moon phase, according to NASA. An eclipse can be observed from anywhere with a direct view of the natural satellite.
Stargazers can observe the eclipse on March 3 from 4 a.m. EST to around 7 a.m. EST, while a partial eclipse will continue until roughly 9 a.m. EST.
Anyone seeking more information on how to view the eclipse, stars and planets can visit NASA's What's Up guide. Binoculars or a telescope are recommended for enhanced views, as is watching the eclipse from a dark environment away from bright lights.
An eclipse can also make stars and constellations more visible. During the upcoming eclipse, the moon will be in the constellation Leo under the lion's hind paws, according to NASA.
Venus and Saturn will also appear closer to each other in the night sky on March 8.
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