Last Blood Moon Eclipse in 2 Years

0:00On this March 2nd in Durham, here's what is making headlines. North Carolinians have a special treat coming up with the last Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse visible for the next two years. This total lunar eclipse hits early Tuesday morning, March 3rd, starting around 3.44 am. It'll be seen across North Carolina and most of North America, but you'll need to set that early alarm since the moon sets near sunrise. The action ramps up at 4.50 am when Earth's shadow first touches the moon, turning partial. Totality kicks in at 6.04 am for 58 minutes, peaking at 6.33 am with that signature deep red glow. In our area, viewers cast the full partial phase and the beginning of totality before it dips below the horizon. This eerie red color happens because Earth slips right between the sun and moon, casting its shadow. Some might bends through our atmosphere, filtering out blues and letting reds through, painting the moon like it's on fire. It's a natural light show anyone can enjoy safely with just their eyes.

1:04No special gears required, unlike solar eclipses, but grabbing binoculars or a telescope amps up the view. Scout the moon spot the night before to get oriented. It's a perfect low-key event for stargazers of all levels. Mark your calendars, because the next one isn't until New Year's Eve, 2028. Don't miss this rare sky spectacle. Clear sky's willing. It'll be worth losing a bit of sleep. This episode is proudly sponsored by our partner. Some travel miles to find peace. I just climb into bed and listen. S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com.