The moon will turn a deep red in mid-March as the first total lunar eclipse since 2022 unfolds in the night sky. Depending on local weather conditions the Blood Red Moon will be visible across the United States.
This highly anticipated event is considered one of the top astronomical sights of 2025.
Unlike a total solar eclipse, which is only visible from a small geographic area, this lunar eclipse will be visible across all of North America on the night of Thursday, March 13, into the early morning of Friday, March 14.
The Blood Red Moon
When the moon passes through Earth’s shadow, it takes on a reddish hue. This is a phenomenon often referred to as a “Blood Moon.”
According to NASA, “During a lunar eclipse, the moon appears red or orange because any sunlight that’s not blocked by our planet is filtered through a thick slice of Earth’s atmosphere on its way to the lunar surface. It’s as if all the world’s sunrises and sunsets are projected onto the Moon.”
The exact shade of red or orange can vary due to atmospheric conditions. Events such as volcanic eruptions can alter the color, sometimes resulting in a dark red, rusty orange, or even a subtle blue tint along the moon’s edges.
