"The total lunar eclipse - a phenomenon where the Earth directly intercepts the sun and moon, painting a shadow across the moon - will occur from 12:44 to 6:23 a.m. Pacific time Tuesday. The peak moment, when the Earth's shadow bathes the entire moon in a shade of red-orange, will begin at 3:04 a.m. and last for about an hour."
"The lunar eclipse can be seen easily with the unaided eye from any location with a clear view of the night sky. Inland areas and the mountains are the best locations statewide for viewing the lunar eclipse. Those places could escape the low cloud cover forecast to emerge across much of California after sunset."
"The reddish color of the umbra is caused by refraction of sunlight through the Earth's atmosphere, much like the reddening of the sky we see at sunset. Bay Area residents won't be able to view another total lunar eclipse until 2029."
A total lunar eclipse will occur Tuesday morning in California, visible from 12:44 to 6:23 a.m. Pacific time, with the peak moment occurring at 3:04 a.m. when Earth's shadow completely covers the moon in red-orange hues. No telescope or binoculars are needed to observe this phenomenon. Inland areas and mountains offer the best viewing conditions due to forecasted cloud cover along coastal regions. Recommended viewing locations include higher elevations in Sonoma and Napa counties, Antioch, Tahoe, Death Valley, and the Central Valley. The red color, called a "blood moon," results from sunlight refracting through Earth's atmosphere. Bay Area residents won't experience another total lunar eclipse until 2029.
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