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Copper Moon on March 3: North America Watches the Blood Moon Eclipse
astronomy4 hours ago

Copper Moon on March 3: North America Watches the Blood Moon Eclipse

A total lunar eclipse, known as a Blood Moon, will be visible across North America on March 3, 2026, with about 58 minutes of totality as Earth’s shadow reddens the Moon. The penumbral phase starts 12:44 a.m. PST and the event ends around 6:23 a.m. PST; visibility across California depends on weather. The viewing is safe with the naked eye. Griffith Observatory will livestream from 12:37 a.m.–6:25 a.m. PST, and timeanddate.com will offer a YouTube livestream starting at 12:44 a.m. PST. NASA notes this is the first total lunar eclipse visible in the Americas since March 2025, and the next North American total lunar eclipse won’t occur until June 26, 2029.

March 3 Blood Moon: Total Lunar Eclipse Graces U.S. Skies at Dawn
science1 day ago

March 3 Blood Moon: Total Lunar Eclipse Graces U.S. Skies at Dawn

On March 3, a total lunar eclipse—often called a Blood Moon—will be visible across the United States in the early morning, with totality peaking between 6:04 and 7:03 a.m. ET. The eclipse runs from 3:44 a.m. to 9:23 a.m. ET, and the Moon will appear copper-red during totality. The event is viewable with the naked eye, with binoculars or a telescope enhancing detail; best viewing is where the Moon is higher in the sky, particularly in the western U.S.

March 3, 2026 blood moon: prime spots to catch the total lunar eclipse
space2 days ago

March 3, 2026 blood moon: prime spots to catch the total lunar eclipse

Space.com reports that the March 3, 2026 total lunar eclipse will turn the Moon copper-red (the “blood moon”) and be visible across the night side of Earth, with the best views from western North America, Australia and the Pacific. Totality lasts 58 minutes, from 6:04 to 7:02 a.m. EST, with local times varying by zone; check TimeandDate for your location. Watching is safe with the naked eye.

Antarctic Ring of Fire: Only 13 Spots Will See This Week's Solar Eclipse
science9 days ago

Antarctic Ring of Fire: Only 13 Spots Will See This Week's Solar Eclipse

The year’s first solar eclipse is an annular “ring of fire” visible only from 13 locations along a narrow path that starts over western Antarctica and sweeps across the Davis Sea coastline and the Southern Ocean on Feb 17 at about 7:10am; the UK isn’t in the path, Antarctica watchers will see the full eclipse while other locations may witness partial views, and a lunar eclipse follows on March 3–4.

Milano arena to swap dark boards for lighter color ahead of Olympic hockey
sports9 days ago

Milano arena to swap dark boards for lighter color ahead of Olympic hockey

In Milan's Santagiulia Arena, banners and boards will be replaced with a lighter color after players and NHL officials flagged that the darker green surfaces hinder visibility of the black puck. The change is expected before the men’s Olympic qualification round, with arena staff starting the removal after a women’s semifinal. U.S. goalie Jeremy Swayman highlighted visibility challenges in the Denmark game, prompting broader discussions about color schemes at Olympic venues.

No Lunar Eclipse Tonight
science5 months ago

No Lunar Eclipse Tonight

There will be no lunar eclipse visible from Raleigh or most of North America tonight due to the Moon's position below the horizon, with the event only observable in Asia. The next lunar eclipse visible from Raleigh will occur on March 3, 2026, and a total solar eclipse will pass through Raleigh on May 11, 2078.

Relentless Lake-Effect Snow Continues to Bury Great Lakes Region
weather1 year ago

Relentless Lake-Effect Snow Continues to Bury Great Lakes Region

Lake effect snow is expected to impact Central New York, including Syracuse, from now until Tuesday, causing snow-covered and slippery roads, particularly in Wayne, Cayuga, and Onondaga counties. The cold air crossing the Great Lakes is contributing to the snowfall, with significant accumulations expected overnight and throughout Monday. The weather will remain cold and windy, with additional light snowfall possible later in the week.

Catch the Leonid Meteor Shower at Its Peak This Weekend
science1 year ago

Catch the Leonid Meteor Shower at Its Peak This Weekend

The Leonid Meteor Shower peaked on Monday morning, offering 10-15 meteors per hour, but can still be viewed in the coming nights. However, visibility may be affected by a bright waning gibbous moon and occasional cloud cover. Optimal viewing times are from midnight to dawn, and viewers should allow 20 minutes for their eyes to adjust to the darkness.