Blood Moon: Birmingham's Total Lunar Eclipse

0:00On March 2nd, here's the latest out of Birmingham. Birmingham residents have a special treat coming up with a total lunar eclipse, known as the Blood Moon, during the full worm moon. This event happens when the moon passes into Earth's shadow, turning it a reddish orange color. Totality, when the whole moon looks that way, last 58 minutes, while the full show from start to finish runs 5 hours and 38 minutes. Unlike solar eclipses, you can safely watch this one with your naked eyes, no special glasses needed. The key to spotting it in the magic city is clear skies, and the forecast looks promising with partly cloudy conditions and no rain expected. Overnight, locals are buzzing about this chance to see a cosmic show right overhead, especially since it's a rare event that draws everyone outside on a cool. Night, it's a perfect low-key way to connect with the universe without any hassle. If clouds roll in unexpectedly, no worries, because websites like space.com are offering a live stream so you won't miss the action.

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