A lunar eclipse happens when the Earth moves between the Sun and the Moon. That blocks out the light that would usually make it to the Moon and instead covers it in a shadow. That

Skywatchers across the world will witness the first total lunar eclipse in three years. Here’s who will have the best views—and what gives the moon its eerie red tint.

A total blood moon will occur on Thursday, March 13 and Friday, March 14 as the earth's shadow covers the moon, creating what is known as lunar eclipse.