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A Total 'Blood Moon' Lunar Eclipse Is Happening This Weekend

There's a total lunar eclipse coming this weekend — here's what you'll need to know.

By Chris DeWeese • 20 hours ago

A blood moon lights up the sky during the total lunar eclipse on March 14, 2025, in Ontario, Canada.

( Chen Shaojin/VCG via Getty Images )

Over 7 billion people around the globe have a pretty incredible sight to look forward to this weekend when a “blood moon” total lunar eclipse takes place Sunday into Monday.

However, this one won’t be viewable anywhere in the United States, so you'll need to find a good live stream, or follow along on social media.

What It Is

A total lunar eclipse occurs when the sun, Earth and moon align so that the moon is covered by the Earth’s shadow, or umbra. On a

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