{"id":615824,"date":"2026-02-25T19:38:15","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T19:38:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/615824\/"},"modified":"2026-02-25T19:38:15","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T19:38:15","slug":"total-lunar-eclipse-to-grace-southeast-georgia-northeast-florida","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/615824\/","title":{"rendered":"Total lunar eclipse to grace Southeast Georgia, Northeast Florida"},"content":{"rendered":"

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.<\/strong> \u2013 Something special is happening next week in the sky, and we will be able to view it here in Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida! A total lunar eclipse will occur on Tuesday, March 3.<\/p>\n

In fact, this will be the last total lunar eclipse on Earth until New Year\u2019s Eve 2028-2029.<\/p>\n

A lunar eclipse only occurs during a full moon, which coincides with March\u2019s full moon, also known as the worm moon. When the Earth is between the sun and the moon, the Earth casts a shadow onto the moon. <\/p>\n

There are different variations of a lunar eclipse.<\/p>\n

Lunar eclipse information.<\/p>\n

A total lunar eclipse is when Earth\u2019s hard shadow covers the entire surface of the Moon. When this occurs, it is called a blood moon because the moon turns red! The moon turns red because as the Earth passes between the sun and the moon, direct sunlight is blocked and the only light hitting the moon is filtered through our atmosphere.<\/p>\n

Total lunar eclipse from November 8, 2022<\/p>\n

Pictured above is a total lunar eclipse from November 8, 2022. This is what the moon will look like on Tuesday morning.<\/p>\n

A partial lunar eclipse is when Earth\u2019s hard shadow covers a fraction of the moon. The moon still appears red, but it\u2019s not full like a total lunar eclipse. <\/p>\n

Partial lunar eclipse photo from Nov. 19, 2021. (KSAT 12)<\/p>\n

Pictured above is what a partial lunar eclipse looks like and this was captured on Nov. 19, 2021. <\/p>\n

A penumbral is when Earth\u2019s hard shadow never touches the surface of the moon and it\u2019s much harder to see. <\/p>\n

A slight shade is cast on the moon as see outside WKMG studios on Friday, Feb. 10, 2017. A penumbral lunar eclipse happens when the Earth’s outer shadow created by the sun, known as the penumbra, creates a slight eclipse of the moon. (Emilee Speck\/WKMG)<\/p>\n

Pictured above is an example of a penumbral lunar eclipse captured on Feb. 10, 2017. <\/p>\n

So, what time will be best to view the eclipse?<\/p>\n

Lunar eclipse information.<\/p>\n

The total eclipse begins at 6:04 AM with the maximum at 6:34 a.m. The total eclipse ends at 7:03 a.m.<\/p>\n

Make sure to find an unobstructed view, such as an open field or a park. If you have binoculars or a telescope, you will be able to enhance your view. As mentioned above, make sure to keep an eye on the weather forecast for Tuesday morning. A clear sky will provide the best viewing opportunity. <\/p>\n

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