Michigan’s Next Total Eclipse Is Sooner Than You Think

Mark your calendars, Michiganders! Because, apparently, the universe is always in need of a dramatic blackout moment. Both lunar and solar eclipses are coming, and it's time to pretend we understand what's happening in the sky.

What's the Deal with Lunar Eclipses?

While the Moon blocking the Sun is considered an eclipse, Earth likes to get in on the blackout game, too. A lunar is when the Earth throws some shade at the Moon (literally), blocking out its glow. Fortunately, Michigan will be in the path of a total eclipse of the Moon.

Before we get into the dates, let's take a look at how a lunar eclipse works and what you should expect to see if you stay up late enough to witness it. Here's the lowdown from the Natural History Museum

1. The Earth Moves into Position -- The Earth will slide directly between the Sun and the Moon. Picture a bad game of catch where the Earth just stands in the middle and blocks the throw.
2. The Moon Gets Dark -- As the Earth blocks the Sun's light, the Moon will slowly start to darken. It'll go from bright and shiny to looking like it's in the middle of a blackout.
3. The Red Glow -- During totality (when the Moon is completely in the Earth's shadow), the Moon might turn red. Why? Earth's atmosphere bends some sunlight around its edges, and red light sneaks through.

According to the Old Farmers Almanac, Michigan and most of North America will witness the Earth begin casting its shadow upon the Moon around 11:56 p.m. on March 13, 2025, and slowly cast a larger shadow until it blocks out nearly all of the lunar surface. This process will last throughout the night, with the Earth's shadow finally leaving the lunar surface shortly after 6:00 a.m. on the 14th.

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Sadly, that will be the only eclipse that will be visible in Michigan until 2026. According to TimeAndDate.com, we will see another Total Lunar Eclipse beginning on March 3, 2026, and concluding on the morning of the 4th. A solar eclipse may also be visible on August 12, 2026.