The longest partial lunar eclipse in almost six centuries will take place on Thursday night and into Friday morning.
The moon is usually illuminated by the sun's light during a lunar eclipse. According to Space.com, the full moon will be covered by the Earth's shadow early on Friday.
It will take more than six hours for the partial eclipse to be over. The moon is moving very slowly in its journey to apogee, the farthest point from Earth.
The Washington Post reported that all of North America will see the phenomenon. South America and Australia may also see a glimpse.
There is no need for special glasses for lunar eclipses. You might need to change your sleep schedule.
The moon is expected to enter the penumbra around 1.02am, though the initial effect will be pretty faint.
The umbra is the Earth's dark inner shadow. Around 2.18am, this should happen.
Night owls and early birds will be able to view the eclipse at around 4am.
The combined light of all the sunrises and sunsets that ring our world at this particular moment will probably cast the moon in an eerie red.
There is no need to worry if you don't feel like pulling an all-nighter. There will be two total lunar eclipses next year.
The term "beaver moon" is sometimes used to refer to the time when people would set traps for the animals.
It is also known to some as a snow moon, a reference to the change in weather.
