Chicago – – A total lunar eclipse will be visible across the Midwest early Friday morning, March 14, 2025. Skywatchers will have a rare chance to see the moon turn red during the overnight hours.
According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the eclipse will begin at the following times in each time zone:
• Central Time (CT) – Begins at 12:45 a.m., total eclipse from 1:26 to 2:31 a.m., ends at 3:10 a.m.
• Eastern Time (ET) – Begins at 1:45 a.m., total eclipse from 2:26 to 3:31 a.m., ends at 4:10 a.m.
Lower Michigan is expected to have 60% cloud cover, which may impact visibility. Other parts of the Midwest could have better conditions, depending on local forecasts. If skies remain clear, residents across much of North and South America will have a chance to see the event.
This phenomenon, often called a “blood moon,” occurs when Earth’s shadow completely covers the moon, filtering sunlight and casting a reddish glow.
The next total lunar eclipse visible in the Midwest will occur on March 3, 2026, before sunrise.
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