A Fast-Moving Planet and a Crimson Moon! Catch Mercury if you can, then stay up late for a total lunar eclipse, and learn the truth about the dark side of the Moon.

The only total lunar eclipse visible in the U.S. this year is set for the night of March 13. Here's how to see it in California.

The total lunar eclipse isn't the only thing coming this month. A partial solar eclipse is set to appear in skies later in March.

Furthermore, the more dust or clouds present in Earth's atmosphere at that time can enhance this reddish appearance. Thus, conditions such as volcanic eruptions or wildfires could lead to an even deeper red hue during an eclipse.

Stargazers will get a sight to behold this March as a "blood moon" total lunar eclipse is on the horizon. The total lunar eclipse featuring a "blood moon" will appear in the night sky on the evening of March 13 and into the early morning of March 14.

A total lunar eclipse is a rare event, because conditions have to be just right for it to occur. Here's what to know about the one in March.

When and where will the total lunar eclipse be visible? We show who will have the best views and when you should watch.

The moon will appear a striking reddish color in a few weeks when a magnificent total lunar eclipse becomes visible all across the United States.

A lunar eclipse is an alignment of the Earth, moon and sun where the moon passes through the Earth's shadow, or umbra. As it does, the moon will appear to darken and take on a crimson shade of red.