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Total lunar eclipse of Full Worm Moon on March 13-14, 2025
- On March 13-14, 2025, a total lunar eclipse of the Full Worm Moon will occur in various regions including Antarctica, the Americas, and Australia.
- During a total lunar eclipse, the moon can appear red and is sometimes referred to as a Blood Moon.
- The eclipse timeline for March 14 includes penumbral eclipse starting at 03:57 UTC, total eclipse starting at 6:26 UTC, and totality ending at 7:32 UTC.
- Totality is expected to last approximately 66 minutes during the lunar eclipse.
- Lunar eclipses are safe to view with the naked eye, but binoculars or telescopes can enhance the experience.
- The March 2025 eclipse belongs to Saros 123 and is the 53rd eclipse out of 72 in the series occurring at the moon’s descending node.
- The instant of greatest eclipse will be at 6:58 UTC, and the moon will be closest to Earth in the Pacific Ocean during this time.
- In the Northern Hemisphere, the March full moon is known as the Worm Moon, signifying early spring activity in soil.
- The full moon on March 13-14, 2025, lies in the constellation Leo the Lion, between the stars Regulus and Spica.
- Following the lunar eclipse, a partial solar eclipse is expected on March 29, 2025, marking the end of the eclipse season.
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