A time-lapse video of the moon gradually darkening and turning a deep crimson red during the total lunar eclipse or “blood moon” on Tuesday, March 3. | via Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News | ABS-CBN News

Blood Moon Timeline: March 3 - On March 3, a total lunar eclipse will unfold across the night side of Earth, with totality lasting 58 minutes. The total eclipse begins at 11:04 UTC and ends at 12:02 UTC, with maximum eclipse occurring at 11:33 UTC, when the Moon is fully immersed in Earth’s umbra and takes on its deep red “Blood Moon” appearance. According to the eclipse visibility data, the event can be seen from much of Eastern Europe, Asia, Australia, North America, South America, and large a

So why is it called a #SuperBlueBloodMoon? Here's a breakdown: 🌕Supermoon – When the Moon is at or near its closest point to Earth 🔵Blue Moon – The second full moon in a month 🔴Blood Moon – The red tint Earth’s shadow casts on the Moon during a lunar eclipse Watch it live online now: http://go.nasa.gov/2E3LzXS | NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration