The most recent total lunar eclipse occurred in 2022, known as the ‘blood moon’.

A rare total lunar eclipse, also known as a “blood moon,” will be visible on the night of March 13 in much of the Americas, Europe, and the UK. This phenomenon occurs when the moon is on the exact opposite side of the Earth from the sun, causing the Earth to block sunlight from reaching the moon and casting a shadow on it. The last total lunar eclipse occurred in November 2022 and the next one is set to take place on March 13-14, 2026. The upcoming eclipse will last for 6 hours and 3 minutes, starting around 11:57 p.m. EST on March 13 and reaching totality around 2:30 a.m. EST on March 14. The eclipse will be visible in North America, South America, western parts of Europe, and Africa. Another total lunar eclipse won’t be visible in the U.S. until March 2026, and the next Election Day lunar eclipse is not expected until 2394. Astronomical enthusiasts are encouraged to take advantage of this rare opportunity to witness a total lunar eclipse.