On the night of March 13-14, 2025, a remarkable celestial event unfolded as a total lunar eclipse, commonly referred to as a “Blood Moon,” graced the skies.
This phenomenon occurs when the Earth aligns directly between the Sun and the Moon, casting Earth’s shadow over the lunar surface and imparting a reddish hue to the Moon.
The eclipse commenced at 11:57 p.m. Eastern Time on March 13, with the Moon entering Earth’s penumbral shadow.
The partial eclipse phase began at 1:09 a.m., leading up to the period of totality from 2:26 a.m. to 3:31 a.m., during which the Moon exhibited its characteristic red coloration.
The event concluded by 6:00 a.m. on March 14.
This total lunar eclipse was visible across North and South America, offering millions the opportunity to witness the Moon’s transformation without the need for specialized equipment.
However, the event was not visible in the Philippines.
According to astronomical reports, the next total lunar eclipse that can be observed from the Philippines will occur on September 7, 2025.
This particular eclipse was the first total lunar eclipse since 2022 and marked the beginning of an eclipse season that includes a partial solar eclipse on March 29, 2025.
The next total lunar eclipse visible in the Americas is anticipated on September 7, 2025.
For those who missed this celestial event, various observatories and organizations provided live broadcasts and updates, allowing enthusiasts worldwide to experience the eclipse virtually.
A Blood Moon is another name for a total lunar eclipse. During this event, the Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the Moon. Instead of going completely dark, the Moon turns a reddish color because Earth’s atmosphere bends some sunlight towards it.
The eclipse happened on the night of March 13-14, 2025. It started late at night and lasted into the early morning hours.
The Moon turns red because Earth’s atmosphere bends sunlight and filters out blue light, allowing only red and orange colors to reach the Moon. This is the same reason why sunsets look red.
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