NYC Blood Moon Eclipse: Don't Miss the Celestial Show!
Get ready, NYC! A total lunar eclipse, also known as a Blood Moon, will grace our skies on March 14, 2025. This spectacular event promises a breathtaking celestial display, transforming the moon into a captivating red-orange hue.
Timing is Everything
The show begins at 1:26 a.m. on Friday, March 14th, reaching full totality between 2:26 a.m. and 3:31 a.m.. The eclipse is expected to conclude by 4:32 a.m.. Mark your calendars and set those alarms!
Where to Watch
While cloud cover is predicted, the central Hudson Valley, north of NYC, offers the best chance for clear viewing. For a unique experience, head to the Liberty Science Center in Jersey City for their "Late-Night Lunar Mania" event, complete with telescopes, planetarium shows, and even Blood Moon chicken wings!
<img src="https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/03/12/0a90b9ed-41d4-4bc2-9b4e-066ff09f0088/thumbnail/620x349/f73b0dccd363d63bb024efbf8b9f6efd/md-futurelocal-graf.png?v=906a31f1d4c74cf15e139a5e9bae4f67#" alt="Lunar Eclipse Viewing">What's a Total Lunar Eclipse?
A total lunar eclipse occurs when the sun, Earth, and moon perfectly align, casting Earth's shadow on the moon. This shadow gives the moon its eerie red-orange glow, hence the nickname "Blood Moon". March's full moon is also known as the "Worm Moon", a harbinger of spring.
<img src="https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/03/12/6e73687a-b7bb-474a-888a-a6217a7a03fd/thumbnail/620x349/889dcff9aaefb768168871261d3068ef/mv-fa-lunar-eclipse-2.png?v=906a31f1d4c74cf15e139a5e9bae4f67#" alt="Lunar Eclipse Explanation">The next total lunar eclipse won't be until June 2029, so don't miss this one!
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