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Will Mississippi see the total lunar eclipse in March? Here’s when it is and how to watch
Rare ‘Blood Moon’ Lunar Eclipse: What you need to know
A total lunar eclipse will be visible across much of the Americas and many regions beyond including Europe and the UK on the night of March 13, weather permitting.
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Stargazers in Mississippi will be busy this month with a few celestial events to celebrate.
A rare “blood moon” lunar eclipse will be visible over Mississippi in mid-March. It happens on the night of the full Worm Moon, but you might need to drink some coffee because it’ll be pretty late before the total eclipse period.
For a few days this month, sky watchers will be able to see Venus twice a night. That chance might not come around again for eight years.
And the equinox will kick off spring later in the month.
Here’s what you need to know about the best times to see this super rare total lunar eclipse, when you can see the planet of love and when the equinox will usher in springtime.
March 2025: When is the full Worm Moon?
Friday, March 14, 2025, is when the full Worm Moon wriggles its way into the night sky. That’s also the date of a total lunar eclipse for the Americas, according to NASA. (Download Sky Tonight app, and you can see when celestial events will happen in your location.)
The moon’s phases in March are:
- 🌓 First Quarter: March 6.
- 🌕 Full Moon: March 14.
- 🌗 Last Quarter: March 22.
- 🌑 New Moon: March 29.
March 2025 full moon also a total lunar eclipse
North America will experience a total lunar eclipse the night of Thursday, March 13, and early on Friday, March 14, writes NASA.
According to timeanddate.com, there are phases of the eclipse that will be visible from Mississippi. The whole thing will take about six hours, but the time for total eclipse will range from around 1:30 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. with a peak around 2.
Times are in Central:
- 10:57 p.m.: Penumbral eclipse – Earth’s penumbra starts touching the moon’s face.
- 12:09 a.m.: Partial eclipse – moon starts getting red.
- 1:26 p.m.: Total eclipse – total eclipse starts, moon is totally red.
- 1:58 a.m.: Maximum eclipse – moon is closest to center of shadow.
- 2:31 a.m.: Total eclipse ends.
- 3:47 a.m.: Partial eclipse ends.
- 5 a.m.: Penumbral eclipse ends.
What will the total lunar eclipse look like?
The moon will be dimmer than normal and have a red-orange tint for a few hours.
The spectacle will be on display while the moon moves through Leo and Virgo.
Do you need special equipment to see the eclipse?
No. Lunar eclipses can be viewed with the naked eye. They don’t require special protective glasses like a solar eclipse.
Why is it called the Worm Moon?
It was once believed the Worm Moon’s name was derived from earthworms wriggling through March’s warming soil, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, which heralded the first signs of spring as birds returned to feast on them. Perhaps the full moon in March should’ve been called the “Robin Moon.”
However, more research revealed the name likely originates from notes taken by Captain Jonathan Carver, who in the 1760s visited Native American tribes and wrote that the “Worm Moon” refers to a species of beetle larvae that emerged from thawing bark around this time.
What are other names for the March full moon?
Other names for March’s full moon from Native American tribes include the Crow Comes Back Moon, the Eagle Moon and the Sugar Moon.
What time is the full moon in March 2025 in Mississippi?
According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, moonrise for the Jackson area will happen by roughly 6:48 p.m. Thursday, March 13 and set at at 6:58 a.m. Friday. You can check moonrise and moonset times for your zip code by visiting the Old Farmer’s Almanac online.
The full moon’s peak will be at 1:54 a.m.
How rare are lunar and solar eclipses?
A partial solar eclipse will be on March 29. It will be visible from parts of the U.S., but Mississippi is not one of the states that will see it. (If you get to watch from somewhere it’s visible, be sure to use the proper eye protection.)
Another total lunar eclipse will happed on Sept. 7 but won’t be visible from the Americas.
The next visible eclipses in Mississippi, according to timeanddate.com, will be a total lunar eclipse in March 2026 and a partial lunar eclipse in August 2026.
We won’t see a solar eclipse until January 2028, and it’ll be a partial.
The next total solar eclipse visible from Jackson will be on Aug. 12, 2045.
Spring Equinox 2025: March 20
Spring began on March 1, for meteorological purposes and will start on March 20 for astronomical purposes.
According to Earthsky, the equinox marks the sun crossing above the equator, bringing the Northern Hemisphere spring. Autumn also starts in the Southern Hemisphere.
The sun will cross the celestial equator at 4:01 a.m. CT March 20.
March 18-21: Dual visibility of Venus
Venus, the brightest plant in the Solar System, will be visible twice in the same 24 hours for three days this month.
It will appear as the “Morning Star” before sunrise and again as the “Evening Star” after sunset on March 18-21. Check times it will appear near you at Stellarium.
To see it, find somewhere with a clear view of the horizons to the east and west without light pollution or obstructions. After the sun sets, look to the west, and Venus should be very bright. In the morning before the sun rises, look east.
According to Starwalk, this won’t happen again until 2033.
Which planets are easiest to see?
Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn are the brightest, according to NASA. Uranus can be seen without equipment on a dark night if the person has good eyesight. But Neptune is so far out in the solar system, a telescope is necessary.
When can I see the planets normally?
Mars Jupiter and Saturn are often visible, per NASA. But seeing Venus or Mercury without a telescope is notable.
Venus can only be seen for a few months at a time just before sunrise or after sunset.
Mercury can be seen for a few days or weeks at a time, also around the time the sun rises or sets.
When is the full moon in April 2025?
The Pink Moon should reach peak illumination by Sunday, April 13, 2025.
Need help finding stars, planets and constellations? Try these free astronomy apps
The following free astronomy apps can help you locate stars, planets, and constellations.
Contributing: Brandi D. Addison and Eric Lagatta
John Tufts covers trending news for IndyStar and Midwest Connect. Send him a news tip at JTufts@Gannett.com. Find him on BlueSky at JohnWritesStuff.
Bonnie Bolden is the Deep South Connect reporter for Mississippi with Gannett/USA Today. Email her at bbolden@gannett.com.
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Post-Tropical Storm Arthur unleashes High Risk Level 4 flood threat to Mississippi | Latest Weather Clips | FOX Weather
Post-Tropical Storm Arthur unleashes High Risk Level 4 flood threat to Mississippi
The Mississippi coastline is under a rare Level 4 out of 4 High Risk flood threat as remnants of Post-Tropical Storm Arthur continue fueling hazards through late week. FOX Weather Correspondent Brandy Campbell brings us the latest live from Biloxi, Mississippi, where rain is already falling:
Odds of winning the Powerball and Mega Millions are NOT in your favor
Odds of hitting the jackpot in Mega Millions or Powerball are around 1-in-292 million. Here are things that you’re more likely to land than big bucks.
The Mississippi Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at June 17, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Mississippi Match 5 numbers from June 17 drawing
03-06-10-13-24
Check Mississippi Match 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash 3 numbers from June 17 drawing
Midday: 6-1-7, FB: 4
Evening: 6-4-0, FB: 5
Check Cash 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash 4 numbers from June 17 drawing
Midday: 9-8-4-1, FB: 4
Evening: 9-1-2-3, FB: 5
Check Cash 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from June 17 drawing
Midday: 09
Evening: 11
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
Winnings of $599 or less can be claimed at any authorized Mississippi Lottery retailer.
Prizes between $600 and $99,999, may be claimed at the Mississippi Lottery Headquarters or by mail. Mississippi Lottery Winner Claim form, proper identification (ID) and the original ticket must be provided for all claims of $600 or more. If mailing, send required documentation to:
Mississippi Lottery Corporation
P.O. Box 321462
Flowood, MS
39232
If your prize is $100,000 or more, the claim must be made in person at the Mississippi Lottery headquarters. Please bring identification, such as a government-issued photo ID and a Social Security card to verify your identity. Winners of large prizes may also have the option of setting up electronic funds transfer (EFT) for direct deposits into a bank account.
Mississippi Lottery Headquarters
1080 River Oaks Drive, Bldg. B-100
Flowood, MS
39232
Mississippi Lottery prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the drawing date. For detailed instructions and necessary forms, please visit the Mississippi Lottery claim page.
When are the Mississippi Lottery drawings held?
- Cash 3: Daily at 2:30 p.m. (Midday) and 9:30 p.m. (Evening).
- Cash 4: Daily at 2:30 p.m. (Midday) and 9:30 p.m. (Evening).
- Match 5: Daily at 9:30 p.m. CT.
- Cash Pop: Daily at 2:30 p.m. (Midday) and 9:30 p.m. (Evening).
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Mississippi editor. You can send feedback using this form.
When to call 911 and when to use non-emergency lines in Memphis, Shelby County
This video explains the importance of knowing when to call 911 for emergencies and when to use non-emergency lines for less critical situations.
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating a shoplifting call that resulted in the death of a one-year-old child in Northwest Mississippi.
The incident, which occurred on June 14, has led the family to hire a civil rights attorney, and the officer involved is facing repercussions. Protests have also broken out in response to the city’s lack of action against the officers involved in the incident.
Here is what to know about the situation so far.
Why were policed called to the Walmart in Senatobia?
On June 14, police were called to the Walmart on U.S. 51 in Senatobia regarding a shoplifting incident. Officers with the Senatobia Police Department and the Tate County Sheriff’s Office responded and, upon arrival, saw two subjects and a child fleeing from the store into a vehicle.
According to the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, officers attempted to stop the vehicle as the driver drove toward them. One officer shot into the car as the car fled the scene.
Later, the subjects arrived at the local hospital, where the child, 1-year-old Kohen Wiley, was pronounced dead and another subject had critical injuries.
What happened to the officer?
On June 16, the city of Senatobia announced the police officer who shot and killed Wiley was placed on leave.
The announcement came shortly after police deployed tear gas on a group of protestors outside the Walmart where the incident took place. The Walmart was temporarily closed but reopened around 8:20 a.m., according to WMC Action News 5, The Commercial Appeal’s broadcast partner.
“We’re saddened by what took place at our Senatobia, MS, store,” a Walmart spokesperson told WMC. “The safety of our associates and customers is a top priority. We’re working with law enforcement as they continue investigating.”
Is the family taking legal action?
Wiley’s family retained civil rights attorney Ben Crump, the attorney’s office announced on June 16.
“A 1-year-old child is dead because police officers in Mississippi opened fire on a car in a crowded Walmart parking lot,” said Crump in the statement. “Kohen Wiley was a baby. His mother, who has not been charged with any crime, says she was trying to communicate to officers that there was a baby in the car. They fired anyway, leading to the death of an innocent 1-year-old. We intend to seek justice for baby Kohen and the life that was stolen from him.”
Where is Senatobia?
Senatobia is roughly 40 miles directly south of Memphis and sits along Interstate 55 in Mississippi. According to the most recent Census, the city has a population of approximately 8,400 people.
Jordan Green covers trending news for The Commercial Appeal and Tennessee. She can be reached at jordan.green@commercialappeal.com
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