NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A total lunar eclipse will be visible early Friday morning in Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky, which is when the moon appears red as it passes through the Earth’s shadow.
The partial eclipse will begin March 14 at 12:09 a.m. and the total eclipse will start at 1:26 a.m. The maximum eclipse at 1:58 a.m. will give the best views of the red moon. The total eclipse ends at 2:31 a.m., and the partial eclipse ends at 3:47 a.m.
The next total lunar eclipse will happen in about a year on March 3, 2026.
A few clouds could linger around midnight, or even later, which could lead to lower visibility during the eclipse.
An eclipse happens when the sun, moon and earth line up, and the moon falls into the earth’s shadow. A total eclipse is when the moon is fully covered by Earth’s shadow.
The best way to view the eclipse is through a telescope or with binoculars. If you decide to wake up early or stay up late to see it, being in a dark environment away from bright lights will give you the best view with the naked eye.
