The moon will cast a blood-red hue over parts of the Earth in the wee morning hours of Tuesday, March 3, and much of the United States will be able to see.
A total lunar eclipse will be viewable over large swaths of the Americas this week, creating a phenomenon often called a "blood moon." In the pre-dawn hours of March 3, a full moon will be covered by Earth’s shadow, creating the eclipse. This phenomenon also marks March's full moon, known as a worm moon, giving skygazers and early risers an extra treat.
Here's what to know about March's upcoming total lunar eclipse, also called a blood moon or the worm moon.
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Stargazers can observe the eclipse on Tuesday, March 3, from around 4 a.m. ET to around 7 a.m. ET, while a partial eclipse will continue until roughly 9 a.m. ET.
