Here’s a map of all the places in the world that should be able to see the eclipse (if it’s not too cloudy out). (During a full moon, the moon sets when the sun rises, and vice versa.)

Much of South America, Africa, and Europe will, alas, be out of luck the moon will have already set for the evening by the time it passes through the Earth’s shadow. (Check out to see when you might be able to catch a glimpse of the eclipse in your area.) Here’s when the lunar eclipse starts and ends for those living in Pacific time. In Honolulu, the total eclipse begins at 2:51 am local time in Anchorage, it begins at 3:51 am. Alaska and Hawaii will have the best view in the United States. Louis, Missouri, people can check out the total eclipse just before sunrise, at 6:51 am CT. West Coasters will be able to see the full eclipse but will have to be up at 4:51 am PT to catch it. If you live in a wooded area, in a city, or anywhere with an obstructed view of the horizon, it will be hard to spot. Worse is that just before dawn, the moon will be near the horizon in the western sky. The best time to look for it is at 6:48 am ET (sunrise is at 7:15 am). Much of the East Coast of the United States will only see a partial lunar eclipse of the blue moon just before and during dawn. It’s an impressive trifecta - but not everyone will be able to see the full show. Topping things off, this moon will be a “supermoon,” meaning it will appear slightly bigger and brighter than average. For 77 minutes, the usually silvery moon will be covered with a blood-red/ochre shadow.Įven more notable: This total lunar eclipse will happen during the second full moon this month - a bonus event known as a “blue moon.” Such a coincidence (and it is nothing more than a coincidence) has not occurred in 150 years. On Wednesday, January 31, the full moon will pass through the shadow of the Earth.

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