A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth is perfectly aligned between the sun and the full moon. During a total lunar eclipse, the moon moves directly into the Earth's shadow, turning a reddish color.

On Thursday night into Friday morning, the Earth will cast a shadow that totally blocks the moon, creating a lunar eclipse. Best viewing will be from

A lunar eclipse will be visible for stargazers across the U.S. this March for the first time in roughly two years.