Total Lunar Eclipse to Illuminate Skies March 14 Across Americas, Europe

A total lunar eclipse, also known as a 'Blood Moon,' will occur on March 13-14, 2025, with peak visibility in North and South America, as well as parts of Western Europe and Western Africa. The event is notable for its coinciding with the festival of Holi and will see the Moon take on a reddish hue due to Rayleigh scattering of sunlight as it passes through Earth's atmosphere. In Washington state, the totality phase will be visible from 11:26 PM on March 13 to 12:31 AM on March 14, offering a great viewing opportunity for residents. Wyoming will also experience the eclipse, with peak visibility at 12:58 AM, while photographers are encouraged to capture the celestial event. Unlike solar eclipses, no special equipment is needed to observe a lunar eclipse, making it accessible to everyone. This will be the first total lunar eclipse visible in Washington since 2022, and it will be followed by a partial solar eclipse two weeks later on March 29.