A lunar eclipse offers a unique chance to excite children's interest in astronomy. It can be taught through hands-on activities, creative crafts, intriguing storytelling, and engaging viewing parties ...

The countdown for the year's first total lunar eclipse begins.. The celestial event, which will see the moon change to rusty red hues, will occur in the U.S. on the night of March 13-14.

A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth is positioned exactly between the moon and sun. The Earth casts a shadow on the surface of the moon, dimming it. The moon doesn't produce its own light.

As the lunar eclipse begins, the moon will start moving through Earth's shadow on Thursday at 11:57 p.m. ET. However, the moon's gradual dimming won't be noticeable until around 1:09 a.m. on Friday.

The countdown for the year's first (and only) total lunar eclipse begins.. The celestial event, which will see the moon change to rusty red hues, will occur in the U.S. on the night of March 13-14.

Blood Moon total lunar eclipse just days away — here’s how you can see it By . Julian Atienza, FOX Weather. Published March 8, 2025, 8:00 p.m. ET. Originally Published by: ...

While the Earth’s shadow does not cause Moon phases, it is responsible for a lunar eclipse, which becomes total when the Moon moves into the darkest part of the Earth’s shadow, called the umbra.

This month, a total lunar eclipse and blood moon will be viewable across the U.S. Here's the best times and places to view the eclipse in Mississippi.