March is synonymous with a change of season and time. After all, it’s around this time that we embrace the arrival of spring and the days get longer. However, there is still room for astronomical phenomena, such as the first total lunar eclipse of 2025.
Known as a ‘blood moon’, this phenomenon occurs when the Sun, Earth and Moon align in such a way that the lunar satellite is plunged into the planet’s shadow. However, it doesn’t cease to be visible, what does happen is that it takes on a reddish and/or brownish hue.
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When will the total lunar eclipse take place?
According to NASA, quoted by the Rádio Renascença (RR)website, the phenomenon is scheduled to begin at 5:10 am in Portugal, reaching its peak at around 6:58 am.
However, according to RR, which cites the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere, it is unlikely that the total lunar eclipse will be visible to the naked eye, as it depends on the weather conditions.
How can you observe the ‘blood moon’?
The ‘blood moon’ will be visible not only in Portugal, but also in other parts of the world, such as America, western Europe and western Africa, among others.
As we’ve explained, whether you can see it depends on the weather conditions. Even so, it’s worth pointing out that, unlike a solar eclipse, no additional precautions are required, such as using devices with the appropriate filters.
For those interested in following this astronomical phenomenon closely, you can follow the live broadcast on Space.com.
The next eclipses of 2025
If you want to keep up to date with some of the upcoming astronomical events, make a note in your diary:
- Partial solar eclipse, on March 29
- Total lunar eclipse, on September 7th
- Partial solar eclipse on September 21st.