Visible nationwide, particularly in the early morning hours. Important Times (EST): Penumbral Eclipse Begins: 12:44 a.m. EST. Partial Eclipse Begins: 4:50 a.m. EST. Totality Begins (Blood Moon): 6:04 a.m. EST. Maximum Eclipse: 6:33 a.m. EST. Totality Ends: 7:02 a.m. EST. What to Expect:
Unlike a solar eclipse, this is safe to view with the naked eye.
The moon will turn a dark, coppery red (or fiery red-orange) due to sunlight filtering through Earth's atmosphere, as detailed by Dallas Express .