Timeline for ‘blood moon’ lunar eclipse

A total lunar eclipse will occur on March 13–14, 2025, with the moon cast in a deep, coppery-red hue.

A total lunar eclipse occurs when a full moon passes into Earth’s shadow in space.

During the 65 minutes of totality, the full moon will take on a reddish hue caused by sunlight filtering through Earth’s atmosphere, hence the term “blood moon.”

This eclipse will be observable from the Earth’s Western Hemisphere.

The total lunar eclipse will be visible across the Americas, with all U.S. states, Canada, and Mexico having a clear view of the entire event, weather permitting.

Here’s the timeline for the 65 minutes of totality when the moon will appear completely red:

Eastern: Totality from 2:26–3:31 a.m. EDT on Friday, March 14.

Central: Totality from 1:26–2:31 a.m. CDT on Friday, March 14.

Mountain: Totality from 12:26–1:31 a.m. MDT on Friday, March 14.

Pacific: Totality from 11:26 p.m. PDT on Thursday, March 13, to 12:31 a.m. PDT on Friday, March 14.

Alaska: Totality from 10:26–11:31 p.m. AKDT on Thursday, March 13.

Hawaii: Totality from 8:26–9:31 p.m. HST on Thursday, March 13.