How to View the ‘Blood Moon’ Total Lunar Eclipse on March 3

Next month, the Earth will come between the sun and the moon, causing the moon to take on an eerie reddish hue. This total lunar eclipse, or “blood moon,” will occur on March 3 and be visible in North and Central America. The moon will take on its characteristic reddish color for just 12 minutes, and it's safe to view without any special equipment. The reddish hue is caused by the Earth's atmosphere filtering sunlight and impacting the moon.