Blood Moon: How to See the March 2025 Lunar Eclipse

Astronomy fans now have a new date to follow a lunar eclipse. Since the last event like this was visible in Brazil on November 08, 2022 (in addition to the which happened in May of the same year), it's time to get outdoors to see the Blood Moon up close. See how to follow this great event that should provide great photos.

What is the Blood Moon?

A Blood Moon is an astronomical phenomenon that occurs during a total lunar eclipse. In this event, planet Earth is positioned between the Sun and the Moon, blocking the direct sunlight that would normally illuminate the Moon. However, instead of disappearing completely in the sky, the Moon takes on a reddish hue.

This red tone occurs because sunlight, when passing through the Earth's atmosphere, undergoes an effect called Rayleigh scattering, the same that makes the sky blue during the day. In an eclipse, the shorter wavelengths (blue and violet) are scattered, while the longer ones (red and orange) are refracted by the atmosphere and projected onto the Moon.

The name comes from this reddish hue and has been surrounded by myths and symbolism throughout history, often being associated with omens or mystical events. March 2025 lunar eclipse will cover 100% of the Moon and can be categorized as total.

It will be possible to see the phenomenon in various parts of Brazil and the world, but remember: the place you go to must be free of visual pollution. super moon It is the moment when the satellite is in its Full phase and can be seen in a larger size than we are used to.

How to watch online

Astronomy websites and channels will broadcast live with high-quality cameras so that even if you are not in a location with good visibility, watch the eclipse, you can still see the red moon in full clarity. See the options for how to see the eclipse below.

Starting with the channel's live broadcast Griffith Observatory, it will be possible to follow the eclipse live from 00:50 on March 14, Brasília time. Just access the broadcast below or return to this page at the correct day and time:

Another way to follow the March 2025 lunar eclipse it's fur Time And Date channel, but it is worth remembering that the broadcast will start a little later in this option: from 02 am on March 14th. Follow it via the link below:

At this time, the eclipse will be in partial view, so it is worth choosing another option for those who wish to see the phenomenon from the beginning. Until the closing of this article, NASA had not yet commented on a possible live broadcast on his channel on YouTubeWe will update here with this information if it is confirmed.

Lunar eclipse time in Brazil

Those who live in Brazil will be able to watch the lunar eclipse da Blood Moon during the early hours of the morning of March 13th to March 14th of this year, 2025. According to the website Time and date, the first effects of the moon can be seen from 00:57. See the table with each of the stages, according to Brasília time (BRT):

And you, how will you follow the lunar eclipse? Astronomy fans have a habit of getting together with friends to watch the event outdoors. So, here's a tip for you and your friends. In the meantime, tell us in the comments: how many lunar eclipses have you seen in your entire life?

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With information: Time and date l The Virtual Telescope

Text review done by Jaime Ninece in 06 / 03 / 2025.