Preview the March total lunar eclipse by tracking the Moon on Feb 4

Space.com explains that you can forecast where the Moon will be during the March 3 total lunar eclipse by watching its position on Feb. 4. By noting the Moon’s location two hours and eight minutes later, observers can estimate its position at the start of totality for different U.S. time zones, aided by a time-table showing eclipse phases across EST, CST, MST and PST. The piece also notes checking for local obstructions (trees, buildings) and that Space.com will provide more eclipse details as the event approaches.