Best time and what direction to look to photograph the lunar eclipse The eclipse is set to begin at 11:57 p.m. ET/8:57 p.m. PT on Thursday and continue until 6:00 a.m. ET/3:00 a.m. PT on Friday ...

During a total lunar eclipse, the Earth will be perfectly positioned between the sun and moon, blocking most of the sunlight – especially colors with shorter wavelengths like blues and violets.

On March 29, people in parts of the Northern Hemisphere will be able to see a partial solar eclipse. Here's what you need to know.