The eclipse will begin at 8:50 p.m. on Thursday, March 13.
The Moon as seen over Santa Monica, California on May 26, 2021 during the “Super Blood Moon” total eclipse. – Stargazers across the Pacific Rim will cast their eyes skyward on Wednesday night to witness a rare “Super Blood Moon”, as the heavens align to bring an extra-spectacular lunar eclipse.
The first total lunar eclipse in two years will happen at the same time as the Moon is closest to Earth, in what astronomers say will be a once-in-a-decade show. Editor's note: The previous version of the story noted the official name of the observatory erroneously. WATCH HEREThe observatory notes the eclipse should be visible to the naked eye from anywhere in Southern California with no telescope needed as people are encouraged to"just look southeast.”Get Los Angeles's latest local news on crime, entertainment, weather, schools, cost of living and more. Here's your go-to source for today's LA news.A total lunar eclipse is the result of the moon passing directly through earth's shadow, causing it to actively dim into a reddish color.
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