Blood moon to rise over US in one week during total lunar eclipse

A total lunar eclipse on March 3 will produce a 'blood moon' visible across parts of the Americas, Europe, Asia and Oceania, with totality lasting about 58 minutes.

A total lunar eclipse is due on March 3 and will produce a so-called "blood moon" as Earth moves between the sun and the moon during the full moon phase. The March full moon in this cycle is called the Worm Moon. Earth's atmosphere filters sunlight and can give the moon a reddish tone during totality. The event will be visible across wide regions, though exact views will depend on local conditions. Key details: - Date and name: March 3; the full moon this month is called the "Worm Moon." - Totality length: Totality is reported to last about 58 minutes. - Visibility: The article reports visibility for more than 3 billion people across parts of the Americas, Europe, Asia and Oceania, weather permitting. - Timing (U.S.): Penumbral shading is reported to begin at 3:33 a.m. EST (08:33 GMT), umbral shading becomes noticeable at 4:50 a.m. EST (09:50 GMT), and totality is reported to begin at 6:04 a.m. EST (11:04 GMT). - Regional notes: The article says New York will see the start before the moon sets, while some West Coast locations such as California and Oregon may witness the full eclipse. Summary: The March 3 total lunar eclipse will change the moon's appearance to a reddish "blood moon" as sunlight is filtered through Earth's atmosphere. Exact visibility and local timing will vary by location; the event is scheduled for March 3 and totality is reported to last about 58 minutes.