The Moon as seen over Santa Monica, California on May 26, 2021 during the “Super Blood Moon” total eclipse. – Stargazers across the Pacific Rim will cast their eyes skyward on Wednesday night to witness a rare “Super Blood Moon”, as the heavens align to bring an extra-spectacular lunar eclipse. The first total lunar eclipse in two years will happen at the same time as the Moon is closest to Earth, in what astronomers say will be a once-in-a-decade show. (Photo by Frederic J. BROWN / AFP) (Photo by FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images)
Editor's note: The previous version of the story noted the official name of the observatory erroneously.
The Griffith Observatory is scheduled to livestream next week's total lunar eclipse online.
The broadcast will begin on Thursday, March 13 at 8:50 p.m., and end the next morning at 3:05 a.m. on its YouTube channel as long as weather is clear enough for viewing.
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The observatory notes the eclipse should be visible to the naked eye from anywhere in Southern California with no telescope needed as people are encouraged to "just look southeast.”
Lunar eclipses are not dangerous to the eyes and do not require eye protection.
The observatory itself will be closed to the public during the broadcast.
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A total lunar eclipse is the result of the moon passing directly through earth's shadow, causing it to actively dim into a reddish color.
The next total eclipse visible in Southern California isn’t expected to occur until March 3, 2026.
