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On March 13/14, observers in North and South America and elsewhere will see a total eclipse of the Moon. DI CHAP
One of the big observational events of the year takes place this week. On March 13/14, a lunar eclipse occurs and will be widely visible for observers in North and South America, and visible near dawn in parts of western Europe and surrounding areas. First contact of the penumbral phase begins at 11:56 PM EDT on the 13th, and the Moon will take on a darker glow as the shadow covers more surface area. You may note a deep orange color on the Moon’s face as the eclipse progresses. The Moon enters the umbral shadow at 1:09 AM EDT on the 14th. The eclipse’s last half will be stunning as stars increasingly come into view. Totality begins just after 2:25 AM EDT and greatest eclipse takes place at 2:59 AM EDT. After 66 minutes of totality, the eclipse will begin to wane, and the penumbral phase ends at 6:02 AM EDT.