Make sure you look to the sky tonight. You might be able to catch a glimpse of a total lunar eclipse.
A so-called "blood moon" (because of the reddish hue the moon takes during totality) will be gracing the night sky.
According to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), A lunar eclipse occurs when the Sun, Earth, and Moon align so that the Moon passes into Earth’s shadow. In a total lunar eclipse, the entire Moon falls within the darkest part of the Earth’s shadow, called the umbra. When the Moon is within the umbra, it appears red-orange.
According to reports, the peak totality event is from 12:26 a.m. until 1:31 a.m.
"No special equipment is needed if the clouds cooperate. Moving away from bright lights will give you a better view, as will binoculars," shared NASA.
The lunar eclipse will be visible all across North America and South America.
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