The skies cleared just enough on the evening of March 13 to give many Oregonians a chance to witness the dramatic “blood moon” total lunar eclipse. As the Earth’s shadow passed over the moon, it transformed into a deep reddish-orange orb — a striking sight that earned the event its vivid nickname. The eclipse lasted about six hours from start to finish, with totality spanning roughly one hour. This was the only lunar eclipse visible from Oregon in 2025. Skywatchers will have to wait until March 3, 2026, for the next one.
This article originally appeared in the April 2025 edition of The Commuter.