The March sky will give an extraordinary event: atotal eclipse of the moon will illuminate the night of the March 14, 2025transforming our satellite into a fire red sphere. This phenomenon, known as “Blood Moon”occurs when the earth interposes between the sun and the moon, filtering sunlight through its atmosphere and dyeing the moon of an intense reddish nuance.
The total eclipse of the moon of March 14, 2025: where and when it will be visible
The lunar eclipse of March 14, 2025 will be visible in different parts of the world, in particular in Australia, Europe and Americas. However, for those who are in Italythe vision will be partial and limited.
According to the forecasts of theItalian Astrophils Union (UAI)the phase of penumbra will begin at 5:56 UTC (6:56 Italian time) And it will also be visible from our country. However, the most spectacular phase, that ofpartial eclipsewill begin at 7:10 UTC (8:10 Italian time)when the moon has already set in Italy. As a result, it will not be possible to admire the totality of the eclipse from our territory.
Those who want to follow the event in its entirety can do so thanks to the numerous direct streaming organized by international astronomical observers.
Not only a blood moon: a partial solar eclipse is also coming
March 2025 will be a special month for astronomy enthusiasts. After the total eclipse of the moon, the March 29th An ‘will also occurpartial solar eclipsewhich will instead be visible from Italy. The phenomenon, although not total, will be fascinating: the sun will be covered up to 15% In the northern regions, giving an unmissable show for those who love to observe the sky.
Even if the total phase of the eclipse will not be visible from Italy, it is still worthwhile prepare at the event. For those who have the opportunity to be in areas where the eclipse will be visible in its entirety, the advice is of Choose a place far from light pollution and, if possible, use binoculars or telescopes To better appreciate the details of the blood moon.
For the solar eclipse of 29 March, however, it is essential to protect the eyes with Certified observation glassesavoiding to directly look at the sun without adequate precautions.
