The upcoming total lunar eclipse will be visible from Earth’s western hemisphere. The Moon will be right there—weather permitting—so there’s no need for special equipment to view the eclipse. For better viewing conditions, you can go to a dimly lit area to really take it in.

On the night between March 13 and 14, skywatchers in North and South America—as well as parts of Europe, Africa and Oceania—who either stay up extremely late or wake up extremely early will be rewarded with a total lunar eclipse. Also called a “blood moon” for its red hue, this celestial event will be the first total lunar eclipse since 2022.