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Southern California Gears Up for Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse Before Dawn

A total lunar eclipse (blood moon) will be visible in Southern California before dawn on Tuesday, with phases from 12:37 a.m. to 6:25 a.m. and totality at 3:04 a.m.; no equipment is required to see the color change, though binoculars or a telescope can enhance the view, and observers should seek dark skies away from light pollution. The event places the Moon in Leo, and Griffith Observatory will host an online broadcast from 12:37 a.m. to 6:25 a.m.; NASA notes the red hue results from Earth's atmosphere filtering sunlight during totality.

via Los Angeles Times|

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astronomy1 month ago•52 min saved

March 3 blood moon eclipse goes online with free livestreams

Space.com reports that the March 3 total lunar eclipse—the blood moon—will be visible across the Americas, Asia and Oceania and can be watched for free via three YouTube livestreams: Time and Date LIVE (about 4:30 a.m. EST), the Virtual Telescope Project (about 3:30 a.m. EST), and Griffith Observatory (about 3:37 a.m. EST); if viewing is hindered by weather or location, a live blog offers updates. This will be the last blood moon until New Year’s Eve 2028.

via Space|

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astronomy1 month ago•5 min saved

Copper Moon on March 3: North America Watches the Blood Moon Eclipse

A total lunar eclipse, known as a Blood Moon, will be visible across North America on March 3, 2026, with about 58 minutes of totality as Earth’s shadow reddens the Moon. The penumbral phase starts 12:44 a.m. PST and the event ends around 6:23 a.m. PST; visibility across California depends on weather. The viewing is safe with the naked eye. Griffith Observatory will livestream from 12:37 a.m.–6:25 a.m. PST, and timeanddate.com will offer a YouTube livestream starting at 12:44 a.m. PST. NASA notes this is the first total lunar eclipse visible in the Americas since March 2025, and the next North American total lunar eclipse won’t occur until June 26, 2029.

via edhat|

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space1 month ago•67 min saved

Blood Moon 2026: how to livestream the March 3 total lunar eclipse

The March 3, 2026 total lunar eclipse—the last “blood moon” visible from North America until 2029—will be livestreamed worldwide. Timeanddate will provide global feeds, while Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles will stream from about 12:47 a.m.–6:25 a.m. PT, with the 58-minute totality occurring roughly 6:04–7:02 a.m. EST (times vary by time zone: CST 5:04–6:02, MST 4:04–5:02, PST 3:04–4:02). The Virtual Telescope Project will curate live broadcasts from multiple sites (Hawaii, LA, Perth, etc.). Viewers outside visible regions can watch online, and the event lasts about 5.5 hours (3:44 a.m.–9:23 a.m. EST).

via Live Science|

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science-and-technology2 years ago•1 min saved

Rare Partial Solar Eclipse Visible from SoCal Skies: Griffith Observatory Offers Free Events

A rare partial solar eclipse is visible in the skies over Southern California this morning, starting at 8 a.m. and lasting until 11 a.m. The best time to see it is around 9:20 a.m., and proper protective eye gear should be worn. This event, which occurs infrequently, offers the opportunity to witness the moon passing in front of the sun, creating a dark patch or arc across the sun. In Los Angeles, it will be a partial eclipse, reaching around 70% coverage.

via CBS Los Angeles|

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astronomy2 years ago•1 min saved

Rare Green Comet Nishimura Lights Up Skies, Southern California's Best Viewing Time Revealed

Comet Nishimura, a newly discovered green comet, is expected to reach peak brightness on Saturday in Southern California. Viewing the comet may be challenging due to its proximity to the sun, but using binoculars and looking to the west at sunset can increase the chances of spotting it. The best viewing window is from 6:58 p.m. to 7:56 p.m., with the comet scheduled to dip below the horizon shortly afterward. The comet is composed of ice and rocks, and its green color is a result of carbon interacting with high temperatures and ions from the sun.

via Los Angeles Times|

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