We all know the struggle of those sleepless nights when the full moon has us wide awake, staring at the ceiling thinking, “Why am I not sleeping right now?” Well, guess what? The Lunar Eclipse is here to make your sleepless night totally worth it!
Mark Your Calendars
Date: March 13-14, 2025
Best Viewing Times in York, PA:
Partial Eclipse Begins: 11:57 PM (March 13)
Total Eclipse Begins: 2:26 AM (March 14)
Total Eclipse Ends: 3:31 AM (March 14)
Partial Eclipse Ends: 6:00 AM (March 14)
Where to Watch:
You can watch it right from your backyard. If you can see the moon, you are good to go!
How to View:
Good news! No special glasses are needed – just your eyes (and maybe a blanket because it’s going to be cold at 2 AM!).
For a closer look, binoculars or a telescope will give you a front-row seat to the moon's dramatic transformation. Bonus points if you make it a family science lesson for the kids.
What’s Happening?
So, what is a lunar eclipse? 
A lunar eclipse occurs when Earth’s shadow falls on the moon, blocking the sunlight that normally reflects off the moon’s surface. This causes the moon to take on a reddish hue, often referred to as the "blood moon." This happens because the Earth’s atmosphere scatters sunlight, and the red wavelengths of light are the ones that make it through, giving the moon that stunning crimson color.
It’s a cosmic shadow play – Earth is in between the sun and the moon, and during the total eclipse, the moon will be completely covered by Earth’s shadow, making it appear dark and eerie.
Create memories that will last a lifetime! Get the kids up for this cosmic event—it’s the perfect excuse to spend some quality time together. And the best part? Once it’s over, you’ll have the perfect reason to take a nap later in the day.
