Full moon total lunar eclipse. Credit: NASA
A full moon will occur on the night of March 13, 2025, culminating in a “Blood Moon” during a total lunar eclipse.
The full moon will rise over Florida’s east coast at approximately 7:45 p.m. EDT on Thursday, March 13, 2025, and set around 7:15 a.m. EDT on Friday, March 14. It reaches its peak illumination—100% full—at 2:55 a.m. EDT on March 14.
No special equipment is necessary to observe this eclipse; it can be safely viewed with the naked eye, according to NASA. However, using binoculars or a telescope can enhance the experience by providing a closer look at the Moon’s surface during the eclipse.
Moons near the horizon often appear larger due to an optical illusion. For viewers along the U.S. East Coast, the full moon will look most impressive:
The total lunar eclipse will begin at 11:57 p.m. EDT on March 13 as the Moon enters Earth’s penumbra, the outer shadow.
Total lunar eclipses are referred to as “Blood Moons” because they often appear dark red in color. This reddish hue is caused by Earth’s atmosphere filtering out blue light from the sunlight that reaches the Moon.
According to the Farmer’s Almanac, Native Americans named the March full moon the “Worm Moon,” marking the emergence of worms as spring thaws the soil. Other traditional names include:
If you’re planning to walk, bike, or run along Florida’s beaches, be aware that this full moon will bring higher-than-average tides, depending on your exact location.
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