The coming March 13-14 total lunar eclipse promises to be spectacular — if the weather permits. This "blood moon" — the first to grace Earth's skies since 2022 — will be visible to people in the lower 48 states and greater Americas unless clouds get in the way.

Stargazers, get ready for the pale gray moon to transform into a copper-brown hue next week, and it should stick around longer than usual.

This month’s full moon is set to be a big one, as it happens to be a total lunar eclipse, and it is also the last lunation of the summer season in the Southern Hemisphere.