Will Baltimore get a view of the Blood Worm Moon lunar eclipse?

Marylanders could get a glimpse of the Blood Worm Moon lunar eclipse early Friday, March 14. 

This will be the first lunar eclipse since 2022, according to NASA.

According to the Old Farmer's Almanac, the moon will rise around 6:48 p.m. in the Baltimore area. The moon should reach its peak around 2:55 a.m. ET. 

The lunar eclipse will start at 2:26 a.m. ET., according to NASA. 

What is a Blood Worm Moon? 

A lunar eclipse occurs when the moon aligns with the sun and Earth.

March's full moon, called the Worm Moon, will appear to be reddish-orange during the eclipse as it will be in Earth's shadow. 

During the eclipse, some sunlight is filtered through Earth's atmosphere before it reaches the moon's surface, changing the appearance of the moon to be red. 

What time will the eclipse be visible in Baltimore? 

According to NASA, a partial eclipse will begin around 1:09 a.m. ET as the moon starts to enter the Earth's umbra, or the darkest part of the Earth's shadow. As the moon moves into the umbra, it will start to darken. 

By 2:26 a.m. ET, the moon will be fully in the Earth's umbra, and a total lunar eclipse will be visible. 

According to Time and Date, Baltimoreans will get the best view of the lunar eclipse at 2:58 a.m.

The red color will begin to fade by 3:31 a.m. ET as the moon leaves Earth's umbra, and the eclipse will be over by 6 a.m. ET. 

As the moon's glow begins to dim during the eclipse, constellations may also be more visible in the sky. 

Will weather conditions impact the view? 

Cloudy conditions in the Baltimore region may obstruct the view of the eclipse Thursday night into Friday morning. 

According to WJZ's First Alert Weather Team, skies will become mostly cloudy overnight. Cloud cover is expected to continue throughout the day Friday, with breaks coming later in the afternoon. 

Do I need equipment to see the eclipse? 

Friday's lunar eclipse will be visible to the naked eye, so no equipment is needed, though a telescope will enhance your view. 

As with most astronomical events, it's best to move away from light pollution, like city lights, for a clearer view.