Blood Moon Eclipse: When and Where to Watch in Canada
A rare Blood Moon total lunar eclipse will take place on March 13-14, 2025. This event will turn the Moon a deep red and will be visible across North America, including Canada.
What Is a Blood Moon?
A Blood Moon occurs during a total lunar eclipse when Earth moves between the Sun and the Moon. As sunlight passes through Earth’s atmosphere, shorter wavelengths scatter while longer red wavelengths reach the Moon. This process gives the Moon its characteristic red or orange hue.
When Will the Lunar Eclipse Occur?
The total lunar eclipse will take place on March 13-14, 2025, with totality lasting about 65 minutes. The event begins late on March 13 and continues into March 14. The exact timing depends on location, but Canadians will see the full eclipse phase during the early hours.
Where Will the Blood Moon Be Visible?
The total lunar eclipse will be visible across all of Canada if skies remain clear. The best viewing conditions will be in areas with low light pollution. The entire eclipse will also be visible in the United States and South America. In Europe, only the early phases will be visible before the Moon sets.
How to Watch the Lunar Eclipse in Canada
- No special equipment needed – The Blood Moon can be seen with the naked eye.
- Use binoculars or a telescope – This enhances details of the Moon’s surface.
- Find a dark-sky location – Areas away from city lights provide the best views.
- Check the weather forecast – Cloudy conditions could block visibility.
Other Celestial Events in March 2025
Aside from the Blood Moon, March will feature other astronomical highlights:
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- March 14 – The Full Worm Moon: Named by Indigenous cultures, this signals the arrival of spring.
- March 29 – Partial Solar Eclipse: A partial eclipse will be visible across parts of Canada.
- Planetary Alignments: Mars, Jupiter, Mercury, and Venus will be visible at different times during the month.
Why This Eclipse Matters
Lunar eclipses are rare and unpredictable in their timing. This Blood Moon coincides with the first full moon after the spring equinox, playing a role in determining Easter Sunday’s date in 2025.
Canadians should mark March 13-14, 2025, on their calendars. This total lunar eclipse offers a rare chance to see a Blood Moon in perfect conditions. Whether viewed from a backyard or through a telescope, it promises to be a stunning event.
More…
- https://www.thesun.co.uk/tech/33649218/blood-moon-partial-lunar-eclipse-total
- https://citymagazine.si/en/a-blood-moon-will-occur-in-march-2025-a-total-lunar-eclipse-will-turn-the-moon-red
- https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/exact-time-rare-blood-moon-31113908
- https://www.overheretoronto.com/why-easter-2025-is-delayed-the-blood-moon-connection
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