Different phases of a lunar eclipse. During a total lunar eclipse, the moon can appear blood red. (joningall / iStock)
By Patty Wetli | WTTW
Here’s the timing on the morning of March 3 (all times are Central time zone):
— 2:44 a.m., the moon enters the the outer part of Earth’s shadow, called the penumbra. The effect during this phase is a subtle dimming.
— 3:50 a.m., the partial eclipse begins as the moon enters the darkest part of Earth’s shadow, called the umbra. It will look like bigger and bigger bites are being taken out of the moon.
— 5:04 a.m., totality begins, with the entire moon now in the umbra. The moon often appears red or orange during totality, earning the nickname “blood moon.”
— 6:02 a.m., totality ends and the process begins reversing as the moon gradually emerges first from the umbra and then the penumbra.
Full article here.
Just too bad that we have full overcast and rain in the Chicago area, would have loved to watch it.