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Northern California observers can catch a total lunar eclipse (the blood moon) in the pre-dawn hours, with totality from about 3:00 to 4:00 a.m. The Chabot Space and Science Center is hosting a watch party with multiple viewing options, and clear skies away from city lights will improve visibility; you can also watch online, and the next total lunar eclipse isn’t until late 2028.
A total lunar eclipse, known as a blood moon, will grace California’s pre-dawn skies with partial viewing starting at 1:50 a.m., total eclipse from 3:05 to 4:03 a.m., ending around 5:17 a.m. The Chabot Space and Science Center in Oakland hosts a public viewing with telescopes from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m.; tickets are $15 adults, $7 kids (free for members). You don’t need special gear—binoculars help, but aren’t required; NASA advises tripod-based long-exposure photos. The Moon’s red hue comes from sunlight filtered by Earth’s atmosphere; partly cloudy skies shouldn’t ruin the view. This is the last similar eclipse visible in the Bay Area until Oct. 8, 2033, and scientists caution against astrology claims about the event.