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14-03-2025
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Miss the lunar eclipse? See videos, photos of the blood moon over Michigan
Skygazers across Michigan and the country stayed up late Thursday — or got up very early Friday — to catch a total lunar eclipse overnight and then they shared their photos and videos online. The eclipse that took place during March's full moon, made a "red blood moon" visible for Michiganders to see in the night sky. More: What time does the lunar eclipse start? When you should look up March 13-14 in Michigan "In a total lunar eclipse, the entire moon falls within the darkest part of Earth's shadow, called the umbra. When the moon is within the umbra, it appears red-orange. Lunar eclipses are sometimes called 'blood moons' because of this phenomenon," Caela Barry wrote for NASA. Here's a a look at what people shared online: A total lunar eclipse is when the sun, Earth and moon align so the moon is covered by the Earth's shadow, or umbra, NASA said. You can view the eclipse with the naked eye or using binoculars or a telescope, the NWS says. Keep an eye on the weather forecast ahead of the event, as a clear night sky will be optimal for taking in the eclipse. You can expect the moon to take on a dramatic shade of red or orange in the night sky during the total lunar eclipse. That's because of how sunlight strikes the moon's surface after passing through the atmosphere, NASA said. As the moon is covered by the inner part of Earth's shadow during the eclipse, sunlight not blocked by Earth is filtered through a thick slice of Earth's atmosphere before reaching the moon's surface, per NASA. Colors with shorter wavelengths, such as blues and violets, scatter more easily than colors with longer wavelengths, which include red and orange. Jalen Williams is a reporting intern at the Detroit Free Press. Contact him at jawilliams1@ This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Michigan witnessed lunar eclipse. What people shared on social media
Yahoo
13-03-2025
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The moon will turn dark red Thursday night: How to see the lunar eclipse in Michigan
Michigan sky gazers, get ready for a special sight with a total lunar eclipse late Thursday. The eclipse will occur during March's full moon — happening overnight Thursday and early Friday morning — creating a red "blood moon" visible in Michigan skies, according to NASA. "In a total lunar eclipse, the entire moon falls within the darkest part of Earth's shadow, called the umbra. When the moon is within the umbra, it appears red-orange. Lunar eclipses are sometimes called 'blood moons' because of this phenomenon," Caela Barry wrote for NASA. Here's what to know. The total lunar eclipse will occur overnight from March 13 to early March 14, 2025, depending upon which time zone you are in. In Michigan, the lunar eclipse will begin at 11:57 p.m. on March 13, reach its maximum at 2:58 a.m., and end at 6 a.m., according to You can expect the moon to take on a dramatic shade of red or orange in the night sky during the total lunar eclipse because of how sunlight strikes the moon's surface after passing through the atmosphere, NASA said. As the moon is covered by the inner part of Earth's shadow during the eclipse, sunlight not blocked by Earth is filtered through a thick slice of Earth's atmosphere before reaching the moon's surface, per NASA. Colors with shorter wavelengths, such as blues and violets, scatter more easily than colors with longer wavelengths, which include red and orange. A total lunar eclipse when the sun, Earth and moon align so the moon is covered by the Earth's shadow, or umbra, NASA said. You can view the eclipse with the naked eye or using binoculars or a telescope, the NWS says. For the best viewing chances, head to an open area away from urban light pollution, experts advise. Michigan is home to six dark sky state parks, three international dark sky parks and an international dark sky sanctuary. The Alpena area has three Dark Sky Preserves: Rockport State Recreation Area, Thompson's Harbor State Park and Negwegon State Park. In Mackinac City, Headlands International Dark Sky Park, 15675 Headlands Road. In Empire, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, 9922 Front St. In Munising, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. In Paradise, the Great Lakes Museum and Whitefish Point Light Station, 18335 N. Whitefish Point Road, and Tahquamenon Falls State Park at 41382 W. M-123. In Port Austin, Port Crescent State Park, 1775 Port Austin Road. In Clayton, Lake Hudson Recreation Area, 5505 Morey Highway. In Carp Lake, Wilderness State Park, 903 Wilderness Park Drive. Keweenaw Dark Sky Park in Keweenaw County and Dr. T.K. Lawless Park in Cass County are international spots. And, finally, the Beaver Island State Wildlife Research Area is an international sanctuary. Keep an eye on the weather forecast closer to the event as well, as a clear night sky will be optimal for taking in the eclipse. March's full moon, the Worm Moon, will reach peak illumination at 2:55 a.m. March 14. No, the March full moon is not a supermoon. The Lyrids meteor shower will peak April 21-22, 2025. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: When is the lunar eclipse? How to see the full moon turn red
Telegraph
10-03-2025
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When to watch ‘blood moon' lunar eclipse this week
A blood moon will appear huge above the morning horizon this Friday as the lunar surface is shadowed by the Earth in a rare lunar eclipse. People living in the west of Britain will see a total eclipse of the Moon, which will begin at around 4am on March 14, while the rest of the country will see it about 90 per cent obscured. The Moon appears blood red or orange during a lunar eclipse because a small amount of light from the Sun still hits the surface after passing through Earth's atmosphere. While blue light is scattered by dust in the Earth's atmosphere, red light passes through relatively unhindered, giving the Moon an rosy glow. Caela Barry, of the Sciences and Exploration Directorate at Nasa, said: 'It's as if all the world's sunrises and sunsets are projected onto the Moon.' The Moon will be fully covered for about 66 minutes and it will take approximately six hours to move through all of the Earth's shadow. The best time to view this in Britain is around 5am, before the sky becomes too bright. Professor Don Pollacco, of the University of Warwick Astronomy and Astrophysics Group, said the phenomenon would look particularly impressive because 'the full moon often looks larger when near the horizon. 'The Moon, like all planets, gives out no light of its own, but instead shines by reflecting sunlight. On Friday morning, the Moon during its monthly orbit of the Earth will pass through the Earth's shadow. 'During this period as sunlight can no longer reach the Moon you might expect it to be invisible but instead a small amount of sunlight reaches the Moon after passing through the Earth's atmosphere and this light is then reflected off the lunar surface making it visible to us on Earth.' A lunar eclipse happens when the Sun, Earth, and a full Moon form a near-perfect lineup in space, in what is known as syzygy. As the Moon swings into Earth's shadow, it gradually darkens, until the entire lunar disk turns from white to red, before the sequence reverses. The last time it happened was in 2022. Anyone standing on the Moon during a lunar eclipse would see Earth's silhouette cover the Sun, encircled by a reddish glow created by all the sunrises and sunsets happening in the world at that moment. Unlike a solar eclipse, lunar eclipses are safe to view with the naked eye because they only reflect sunlight – so do not get any brighter than a full Moon. However, experts said binoculars or a backyard telescope would also give a more enhanced view. Although it is known as a 'blood moon', the colour can change depending on the state of the Earth's atmosphere, with the lunar surface sometimes appearing orange or copper. If lots of clouds are present or a major volcanic eruption has recently polluted the stratosphere, a lunar eclipse can be dark red, ashen brown, or rarely almost black. Those up early to watch the eclipse in Britain should also be able to see the planets Jupiter and Mars. The Moon's dimmed light may also make constellations easier to spot than normal.
Yahoo
10-03-2025
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The moon will turn dark red this week: How to see the lunar eclipse in Michigan
Michigan sky gazers, get ready for a special sight with a total lunar eclipse coming this week. The eclipse will occur during March's full moon, creating a red "blood moon" visible in Michigan skies, according to NASA. "In a total lunar eclipse, the entire moon falls within the darkest part of Earth's shadow, called the umbra. When the moon is within the umbra, it appears red-orange. Lunar eclipses are sometimes called 'blood moons' because of this phenomenon," Caela Barry wrote for NASA. Here's what to know. The total lunar eclipse will occur overnight from March 13 to early March 14, 2025, depending upon which time zone you are in. In Michigan, the lunar eclipse will begin at 11:57 p.m. on March 13, reach its maximum at 2:58 a.m., and end at 6 a.m., according to You can expect the moon to take on a dramatic shade of red or orange in the night sky during the total lunar eclipse because of how sunlight strikes the moon's surface after passing through the atmosphere, NASA said. As the moon is covered by the inner part of Earth's shadow during the eclipse, sunlight not blocked by Earth is filtered through a thick slice of Earth's atmosphere before reaching the moon's surface, per NASA. Colors with shorter wavelengths, such as blues and violets, scatter more easily than colors with longer wavelengths, which include red and orange. A total lunar eclipse when the sun, Earth and moon align so the moon is covered by the Earth's shadow, or umbra, NASA said. You can view the eclipse with the naked eye or using binoculars or a telescope, the NWS says. For the best viewing chances, head to an open area away from urban light pollution, experts advise. Michigan is home to six dark sky state parks, three international dark sky parks and an international dark sky sanctuary. The Alpena area has three Dark Sky Preserves: Rockport State Recreation Area, Thompson's Harbor State Park and Negwegon State Park. In Mackinac City, Headlands International Dark Sky Park, 15675 Headlands Road. In Empire, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, 9922 Front St. In Munising, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. In Paradise, the Great Lakes Museum and Whitefish Point Light Station, 18335 N. Whitefish Point Road, and Tahquamenon Falls State Park at 41382 W. M-123. In Port Austin, Port Crescent State Park, 1775 Port Austin Road. In Clayton, Lake Hudson Recreation Area, 5505 Morey Highway. In Carp Lake, Wilderness State Park, 903 Wilderness Park Drive. Keweenaw Dark Sky Park in Keweenaw County and Dr. T.K. Lawless Park in Cass County are international spots. And, finally, the Beaver Island State Wildlife Research Area is an international sanctuary. Keep an eye on the weather forecast closer to the event as well, as a clear night sky will be optimal for taking in the eclipse. March's full moon, the Worm Moon, will reach peak illumination at 2:55 a.m. March 14. No, the March full moon is not a supermoon. The Lyrids meteor shower will peak April 21-22, 2025. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: When is the lunar eclipse? How to see the full moon turn red
Yahoo
10-03-2025
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The moon will turn dark red this week: How to see the lunar eclipse in Michigan
Michigan sky gazers, get ready for a special sight with a total lunar eclipse coming this week. The eclipse will occur during March's full moon, creating a red "blood moon" visible in Michigan skies, according to NASA. "In a total lunar eclipse, the entire moon falls within the darkest part of Earth's shadow, called the umbra. When the moon is within the umbra, it appears red-orange. Lunar eclipses are sometimes called 'blood moons' because of this phenomenon," Caela Barry wrote for NASA. Here's what to know. The total lunar eclipse will occur overnight from March 13 to early March 14, 2025, depending upon which time zone you are in. In Michigan, the lunar eclipse will begin at 11:57 p.m. on March 13, reach its maximum at 2:58 a.m., and end at 6 a.m., according to You can expect the moon to take on a dramatic shade of red or orange in the night sky during the total lunar eclipse because of how sunlight strikes the moon's surface after passing through the atmosphere, NASA said. As the moon is covered by the inner part of Earth's shadow during the eclipse, sunlight not blocked by Earth is filtered through a thick slice of Earth's atmosphere before reaching the moon's surface, per NASA. Colors with shorter wavelengths, such as blues and violets, scatter more easily than colors with longer wavelengths, which include red and orange. A total lunar eclipse when the sun, Earth and moon align so the moon is covered by the Earth's shadow, or umbra, NASA said. You can view the eclipse with the naked eye or using binoculars or a telescope, the NWS says. For the best viewing chances, head to an open area away from urban light pollution, experts advise. Michigan is home to six dark sky state parks, three international dark sky parks and an international dark sky sanctuary. The Alpena area has three Dark Sky Preserves: Rockport State Recreation Area, Thompson's Harbor State Park and Negwegon State Park. In Mackinac City, Headlands International Dark Sky Park, 15675 Headlands Road. In Empire, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, 9922 Front St. In Munising, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. In Paradise, the Great Lakes Museum and Whitefish Point Light Station, 18335 N. Whitefish Point Road, and Tahquamenon Falls State Park at 41382 W. M-123. In Port Austin, Port Crescent State Park, 1775 Port Austin Road. In Clayton, Lake Hudson Recreation Area, 5505 Morey Highway. In Carp Lake, Wilderness State Park, 903 Wilderness Park Drive. Keweenaw Dark Sky Park in Keweenaw County and Dr. T.K. Lawless Park in Cass County are international spots. And, finally, the Beaver Island State Wildlife Research Area is an international sanctuary. Keep an eye on the weather forecast closer to the event as well, as a clear night sky will be optimal for taking in the eclipse. March's full moon, the Worm Moon, will reach peak illumination at 2:55 a.m. March 14. No, the March full moon is not a supermoon. The Lyrids meteor shower will peak April 21-22, 2025. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: When is the lunar eclipse? How to see the full moon turn red
