
A Spring Break Celestial Wonder is Coming to Texas
March 10-14 is Spring Break for many schools in Texas. The districts of Houston, Lufkin, San Antonio, and Dallas will all be out that week.
Among everything else you're doing during Spring Break, you might want to stay up late on Thursday, March 13, or set an early alarm for Friday, March 14.
Total Lunar Eclipse Visible Across Texas
Just before 11 p.m. on March 13, the beginnings of a lunar eclipse will start across the Lone Star State.
At 1:26 a.m. on March 14, the total lunar eclipse will begin. The maximum eclipse will happen at 1:58 a.m., and the total lunar eclipse will end at 2:31 a.m. That gives you 65 minutes of viewing the totality of the lunar eclipse throughout Texas. The overall eclipse event will last until 5 a.m. on March 14.
All these times are based on viewing in Dallas, however, wherever you live in Texas should be very close to these times, as well.
Where Else Will The Total Eclipse Be Visible?
It's estimated that 13% of the world's population will be able to see the total lunar eclipse, that's over a billion folks.
All of North America and much of South America will be treated to this 'blood moon' celestial event, while only portions of Europe will see the total eclipse. However, the second total lunar eclipse of the year (September 7) should be visible throughout all of Asia and Australia and the central and eastern parts of Europe and Africa.
Now, we just need to hope for clear weather on the night of March 13.

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