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Rare lunar eclipse to be visible from UK next month – when and where to see the next ‘Blood Moon’
- The first ‘Blood Moon’ of the year will be visible next month in North and South America, Europe, including London.
- A 'Blood Moon' occurs during a lunar eclipse when sunlight passing through Earth's atmosphere projects colors like pale red or burnt orange onto the Moon.
- The upcoming lunar eclipse is expected to start as a penumbral eclipse before progressing through partial and full eclipse phases.
- The eclipse, on March 13 or 14 depending on location, will last about six hours with totality lasting just over an hour.
- People in North and South America will witness the entire eclipse, while Europe will observe the beginning phases, and Asia the end.
- Only one in 10 people globally will see the entire eclipse, with the UK only able to view the penumbral phase.
- The lunar eclipse will peak at 6:58 am on March 14 in London, causing the Moon to have set below the horizon by then.
- Residents in certain parts of Europe will witness totality, while the rest will see a partial eclipse before sunrise.
- Observers can view the 'Blood Moon' with the naked eye due to reduced glare from Earth's shadow, but telescopes can enhance the color changes.
- For those unable to view the eclipse in person, live streams from space agencies and observatories are available.
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