Catch the Spectacle of the Worm Blood Moon total Lunar Eclipse!
Guide to Viewing This Week's Complete Lunar Eclipse and Subsequent 'Worm Moon' Appearance
Get ready for a celestial double-header on March 13-14! The final full moon of winter, known as the Worm Moon, will grace the eastern horizon on Friday, March 14 during dusk. But before you catch its rising act, prepare yourself for a rare treat – a Total Lunar Eclipse just the night before!
As the Earth's dark umbral shadow envelops the moon overnight on Thursday, March 13, and into Friday, March 14, it will take on a dramatic reddish hue, affectionately called the "Blood Moon," for an astonishing 65 minutes. Here's how to catch this cosmic dance.
Forbes How, When, and Where to Witness North America's Worm Blood Moon and Total Lunar Eclipse Spectacle
When Does the Worm Moon and Total Lunar Eclipse Occur?
The Worm Moon will reach its full phase at 2:56 a.m. EDT on Friday, March 14. Look eastward later in the evening for its extraordinary ascension.
The Total Lunar Eclipse is a worldwide phenomenon taking place overnight on March 13-14.
When to See the Total Lunar Eclipse?
The Total Lunar Eclipse will transpire simultaneously on the night side of Earth – between 03:57 and 10:00 UTC on Friday, March 14. To witness the moon's deep red transformation, make sure you're outside during the 65 minute period of totality, which takes place between 06:26 and 07:31 UTC. The following time zones in North America exhibit the totality:
- 2:26-3:31 a.m. EDT on Friday, March 14.
- 1:26-2:31 a.m. CDT on Friday, March 14.
- 00:26-1:31 a.m. MST on Friday, March 14.
- 11:26 p.m. PST on Thursday, March 13 to 00:31 a.m. on Friday, March 14.
- 10:26-11:31 p.m. AKDT on Thursday, March 13.
- 8:26-9:31 p.m. HST on Thursday, March 13.
For the most vibrant views, be outside during totality. If you step out around 75 minutes before and after these times, you'll also observe the edge of Earth's shadow gradually darken the moon's surface, a breathtaking sight in itself.
Best Time to See the Rising Worm Moon
After the captivating Total Lunar Eclipse show, don't miss the opportunity to behold the just-off full moon as it ascends eastern skies during dusk on Friday, March 14. The ideal viewing moment will be the moonrise on Friday, March 14, just after sunset.
- New York: Sunset at 7:01 p.m. EDT on Friday, March 14; Moonrise at 7:38 p.m. EDT.
- Los Angeles: Sunset at 6:59 p.m. PDT on Friday, March 14; Moonrise at 7:41 p.m. PDT.
- London: Sunset at 6:02 p.m. GMT on Friday, March 14; Moonrise at 6:31 p.m. GMT.
What's the Next Full Moon?
Look forward to the Pink Moon on April 12, inaugurating the first full moon of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. Before that, on March 29, a Partial Solar Eclipse – the celestial sister event of the Total Lunar Eclipse – will grace the sky, visible from North America (mainly the northeastern U.S. and eastern Canada) and Europe.
Thanks to our celestial neighbors, clear skies and stargazing await!
- Don't miss the upcoming 'Worm Blood Moon' total Lunar Eclipse on March 13-14, which promises to be a stunning spectacle.
- For those eager to witness this celestial event, 'Forbes' offers an eclipse viewing guide to help you catch the show.
- As a bonus, the next full moon, the 'Pink Moon', will appear in the sky on April 12, marking the first full moon of spring in the Northern Hemisphere.
