A total lunar eclipse will occur on the night of March 13-14, 2025, according to NASA. During this event, the Moon will take on a reddish hue, known as the “Blood Moon”, and it was clarified that it poses no risk to the eyes when viewed directly.
The eclipse will be fully visible in North America and parts of the western strip of South America. In regions such as Europe, much of Africa, East Asia, and Oceania, it will be partially visible.
This phenomenon occurs when the full Moon takes on reddish or orange tones. This happens because the sunlight filters through the Earth’s atmosphere, generating that visual effect.
Unlike a solar eclipse, where intense sunlight can harm the eyes, a lunar eclipse is safe to observe without eye protection.
NASA explained that during the eclipse, the Moon passes through the darkest shadow of the Earth, called the umbra. Sunlight that surrounds the Earth passes through the atmosphere and projects warm tones onto the lunar surface.
In Mexico, the eclipse will begin around 11:00 PM on Thursday, March 13. The Moon will be completely covered by the umbra around 12:30 AM.
The reddish color is due to the fact that blue light is scattered in Earth’s atmosphere, allowing red tones to reach the Moon. This is the same effect that causes warm colors in sunsets.
