A ‘Blood Moon’ Total Lunar Eclipse Will Light Up Northern California Skies in March
A rare celestial event is set to unfold over Northern California this March 13-14, as the first total lunar eclipse in over two years will cast a reddish glow over the moon, creating what’s commonly known as a “blood moon.”
During this spectacular event, the moon will pass completely into Earth’s shadow, turning a deep shade of red for 65 minutes—an eerie and breathtaking sight visible across North America.
The eclipse will begin on the night of March 13 and continue into the early morning hours of March 14. In Northern California, the partial eclipse starts at 10:09 p.m. PDT, with totality occurring from 11:26 p.m. to 12:32 a.m. PDT.
The moon takes on a reddish hue due to Rayleigh scattering, the same phenomenon that gives sunsets their fiery colors. As Earth blocks direct sunlight, only longer wavelengths of red and orange light filter through the atmosphere, illuminating the moon in a ghostly glow.
This will be one of the most stunning lunar events of the year, with millions of people across North and South America able to witness it. The next total lunar eclipse visible in the region won’t happen again until 2026, making this a must-see moment for stargazers in Northern California.
