A lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes directly behind the Earth into its umbra (shadow). This can only occur when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are perfectly aligned, with the Earth between the other two. The Moon will turn a copper-red color during the total eclipse, which is why lunar eclipses are sometimes called “Blood Moons.” The term “March 14, 2025, lunar eclipse” refers to a specific lunar eclipse that will occur on that date. This particular eclipse will be a total lunar eclipse, which means that the Moon will be completely covered by the Earth’s shadow.
Lunar eclipses are relatively common, occurring about twice a year. However, total lunar eclipses are less common, occurring only about once every three years. The March 14, 2025, lunar eclipse will be visible from North and South America, Europe, and Africa. It will be the first total lunar eclipse visible from the contiguous United States since 2019.
