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

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.

If you can forego a few hours of sleep, and the weather cooperates, you may witness one of the top celestial events of the year – a total lunar eclipse.

California and the rest of North America will experience a total lunar eclipse nearly one year after millions of people were treated to a different spectacular, a total solar eclipse. The lunar eclipse will occur the night of Thursday,

A blood moon is coming. The entirety of the lower 48 states, the greater Americas, and some regions beyond will witness — weather permitting — a total lunar eclipse the night of March 13 and into the early morning of March 14.

A total lunar eclipse will come during the next full moon March 13-14, the Worm Moon, in Michigan. Here's a look at what to know.

The total lunar eclipse will start late on the night of March 13 and will end in the early hours of March 14, according to NASA. An eclipse like this happens when the Moon, Earth and Sun all align so that the Moon is passing into the Earth’s shadow.

Nearly the entire Western Hemisphere will be treated to a total lunar eclipse next month, with the moon taking on a red hue as part of a remarkable celestial show. The lunar eclipse will take place in mid-March,