Blood Moon 2025: Total Lunar Eclipse Date, Timings, and Viewing Guide Across the US

A rare and breathtaking celestial phenomenon is being produced! On March 14, 2025, all lunar eclipses or “blood moons” can be seen throughout the Western Hemisphere, including all states in the United States. It’s a special treat because it’s been a few years since all states in the United States have the opportunity to see at least part of this spectacular phenomenon.

The solar eclipse will occur between the early mornings of March 13 and 14, 2025, where the Earth lined up between the Sun and the Moon. While some areas of Hawaii and Alaska will be considered a spectacle, unfortunately they will miss the start of the first holiday phase of Eclipse.

What to look for during an eclipse

The total lunar eclipse will last up to six hours and three minutes. The climax of the event or the overall climax is when the moon will show off its iconic red, creating the “blood moon” phenomenon. Save the date of March 14, 2025 at 2:26 AM ET, as this is the time when it all happens.

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For those who want to glimpse the earliest stages, NASA’s announcement said the half-moon phase begins at 11:57 pm on March 13 when the moon is inside the shadows outside the Earth.

Main viewing time throughout the United States

To make sure you don’t miss this celestial performance, here are the best times to observe solar eclipses in different US time zones:

  • Eastern Time (ET): 2:26-3:32 AM EDT Friday
  • Central Time (CT): 1:26-2:32 AM CDT
  • Mountain Time (MT): Friday 12:26-1:32 AM MDT
  • PT: Thursday at 11:26 pm, until Friday at 12:32 AM
  • Alaska Time (AKDT): 10:26-11:32 pm akdt Thursday
  • Aliya Time in Hawaii (HST): 8:26-9:32 pm HST HST

Why is it called the Blood Moon?

When the moon enters the shadow of the earth, a lunar eclipse occurs, with the earth, the sun and the moon aligning. Compared to partial lunar eclipses, only covering a part of the moon, the total lunar eclipse brings the entire moon into the Umbra on the earth, the most introverted and darkest part of the earth’s shadow, completely obscuring the sun.

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When the shadow of the earth brings a crimson or red-orange ray on the moon, it is called the “Blood Moon”. The fascinating event is due to the scattering and refraction of sunlight in the Earth’s atmosphere.

As NASA reports, the next lunar eclipse that appears from the United States will wait until March 2026. About 863 million people (10.5% of the world’s population) witnessed the entire front row, a spectacle that Sky Gazers across the country would not miss. Don’t miss your chance to see this breathtaking celestial phenomenon!