Total lunar eclipse to be visible in Illinois this week. What to know
This week’s “blood moon” comes as a total lunar eclipse makes for a stunning display in the night sky — and Illinois will be able to see it all unfold. The total eclipse will flush the moon red Thursday night into Friday morning across the Western Hemisphere.
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A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth is positioned directly between the moon and sun, blocking the sun's rays from the moon.
Blood moon to light up the night: Total lunar eclipse will be visible Friday morning
Happening Friday morning, a total lunar eclipse will be visible across the Earth's western hemisphere and majority of the United States. This is the first time a total eclipse has been visible here in South Florida since 2022.
Total lunar eclipse coming Thursday, March 13
If you miss this total lunar eclipse, the next visible total lunar eclipse in Chicago will be a year from now in March 2026.
'Blood moon' cloud forecast reveals best spots to see the total lunar eclipse
Unfortunately, cloudy and stormy weather could obstruct the show for sky gazers in several regions, forecasters said.
'Blood moon' lunar eclipse to grace pre-dawn sky in the UK
Early-rising UK stargazers are in for a celestial treat later this week as a partial lunar eclipse takes place just before dawn on Friday. Earth will cast its shadow over the Moon. Unlike in other parts of the world,
Here's how to watch the 'blood moon' total lunar eclipse this week
Why does the moon turn red during a lunar eclipse? The moon looks red during a lunar eclipse because the sunlight that isn't blocked is filtered through the Earth's atmosphere, ac
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