TEXAS – Shortly, a total lunar eclipse with a striking blood moon will take over the Texas sky for the first time since 2022. 

On March 13 and 14, Texans and the rest of the country will be able to witness the phenomenon of a full moon aligning perfectly with the sun. This creates the unique orange-red color that is called a “blood moon.”

It will move through the constellation Leo and Virgo and will be visible from around 10:57 p.m. on March 13 until 5 a.m. on March 14. 

The good news is you won’t need any protective safety glasses to view the show.

During this time at around 1:55 a.m., the moon will turn into what’s known as the “Worm Moon” when it will reach its peak brightness.

Additionally, sometime during March 18-21, there will be dual visibility of the planet Venus. This means that the solar system entity will be seen twice in one night, crowned the names “Morning Star” and “Evening Star.”

“This is a rare event, next time it will occur only in 2033,” according to the Star Walk App website.  

Lastly, there will be a partial solar eclipse on March 29. At its peak, the moon will be covering about 94% of the sun. However, it won’t be visible from Texas. Only those in the Northeastern U.S. will be able to see it. 

Those who are able to view the partial eclipse must use protective eye wear.