There are a number of compelling reasons to catch the looming March 13-14 total lunar eclipse, which will be visible in the entire lower 48 states and greater Americas. Perhaps the best one is that no two such eclipses are the same. That means, weather permitting, you'll witness something unique.

Hundreds of millions of Americans will have the chance in March to see the first total lunar eclipse in nearly three years.

A total lunar eclipse will occur in Earth's Western Hemisphere on the night of March 13 and early morning of March 14. Here is the timing and what to expect when observing the eclipse.

Here's everything you need to know about how to see the first "blood moon" total lunar eclipse since 2022, and the only one visible from North America this year, when it rises in March.