A lunar eclipse will be visible across the U.S. beginning late on March 13. The celestial occurrence is called a blood moon because of its reddish hue.

Unlike a solar eclipse, gear such as special glasses or filters isn't necessary for viewing. For the most part, you just need to look up to the sky to see the moon as the eclipse takes place.

Here's what to know about the lunar eclipse and weather conditions on the Treasure Coast.

When is the total lunar eclipse?: Will it be visible from Florida's Treasure Coast?

When is the lunar eclipse 2025?

The full lunar eclipse will last 6 hours and 2 minutes and end at 6 a.m. on the Treasure Coast.

What is a blood moon? What is a lunar eclipse?

A lunar eclipse occurs when the sun, moon and Earth align, allowing the moon to pass into Earth's shadow, according to NASA. During a total solar eclipse, the entire moon falls within the umbra, the darkest part of Earth's shadow, where the moon appears red-orange.

Lunar eclipses are often called "blood moons" because a red hue can be produced when the Earth's shadow covers the moon. The coloration happens because any sunlight not blocked by Earth is filtered through a thick slice of Earth’s atmosphere as it approaches the lunar surface, according to NASA .

"It’s as if all the world’s sunrises and sunsets are projected onto the Moon," NASA explains on its website.

March 13 weather forecast Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River

AccuWeather meteorologists are predicting Florida — especially along the east coast and South Florida — will have a good to fair chance of seeing the total lunar eclipse Thursday night.

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