Will You Be Able To See The Total Lunar Eclipse In Arizona?

Last year, the world was mesmerized by the total solar eclipse, drawing everyone outside to marvel at the beauty of the cosmos.

This year we'll have another chance to gawk at the universe's majesty, this time with a total lunar eclipse that will be visible across Arizona.

What is a Lunar Eclipse?

Much like a solar eclipse, lunar eclipses occur when the sun and moon cross paths. There is, of course, one major difference. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the sun and the earth, creating that "halo" effect commonly associated with the event.

Lunar eclipses, however, occur when the earth "splits" the two apart. The moon will appear on one side of the earth, while the sun appears on the other. This causes the earth to block out the sunlight typically illuminating the moon, leading to that reddish hue everyone knows and loves.

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Will the Eclipse be Visible in Arizona?

The eclipse will take place on the night between March 13th and 14th, with the time depending on exactly where you are. Luckily for us, the eclipse will cover almost all of North and South America, and that includes Arizona.

For us here, the eclipse will begin just before 9 p.m. It will transition into a partial eclipse just after 10, and reach its apex at 11:58 p.m. Visibility all depends on the sky conditions, but if it's a clear night here, you'll be able to see one of the most stunning natural occurrences, unimpeded, right here in Arizona.

[Time and Date.com]