Watch the ‘blood moon’ total lunar eclipse on March 3 with these free livestreams
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A blood moon rises on March 3, you can watch the action unfold online with these live streams. . | Credit: Created in Canva Pro
Stargazers across the United States will be treated to a spectacular orbital show in the early hours of March 3, as Earth’s shadow falls on its natural satellite, giving rise to a“Blood Moon” total lunar eclipse.
More than 3.3 billion people in the Americas, Asia and Oceania will get a taste of global warming. blood moon phase, like the lunar disk – fully immersed in EarthThe inner shadow of – is bathed in sunlight filtered by our atmosphere, giving it a coppery red hue.
If your view of the eclipse is ruined by your location or the weather, don’t despair! Read on to find out how to watch the entire event online from the comfort of your home, with a trio of free YouTube live streams offering real-time views from the US, Canada and Australia. You can also stay informed by following our total lunar eclipse live blog!
Time and date
Time and Date will broadcast live coverage of the March 3 total lunar eclipse on its YouTube channelfrom 4:30 a.m. EST (09:30 GMT). The stream will feature live views of Los Angeles, Western Australia and potentially more, with expert commentary provided by journalist Anne Buckle and astrophysicist Graham Jones.
Virtual Telescope Project
The virtual telescope project host a live stream on its own, providing a global perspective of the eclipse from 3:30 a.m. EST (08:30 GMT), with live views from a team of astrophotographers in Australia, the United States and Canada. Gianluca Masi, the founder of the organization, will comment live.
Griffith Observatory
Our latest live stream comes courtesy of the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles, which continuous views of the eclipse on its YouTube channel starting at 3:37 a.m. EST (08:37 GMT). From its vantage point on America’s west coast, the observatory will be perfectly positioned to provide coverage throughout the eclipse, from penumbra to totality and beyond, as Earth’s shadow recedes from the lunar disk.
Photographers wanting to capture their own views of the Blood Moon should read our Expert’s Guide to Capturing a Total Lunar Eclipseas well as our summaries of best cameras And lenses for astrophotography.
Editor’s note: If you would like to share your blood moon photos with Space.com readers, please send your photos, comments, and your name and location to spacephotos@space.com.
