What time is the lunar eclipse, in phoenix, arizona

People in the United States and across several continents got a jaw-dropping sight early Tuesday — the last total lunar eclipse until 2025.

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When is the next lunar eclipse?
Why does the moon look red?
Will lunar eclipse be visible in Phoenix AZ?
What time is the lunar eclipse May 2022 in Phoenix AZ?
What time is the lunar eclipse Mountain time 2022?

Missed it due to cloudy weather, or just a good night's sleep? Check out the photo gallery below or replay a livestream. Plus, read on to learn why the "blood moon" turns red and when to catch the next one.

When is the next lunar eclipse?

NASA says the next total lunar eclipse is on March 14, 2025. That one will be visible across North and South America, as well as Western Europe and Africa. Mark your calendar! Luckily, the world has some partial lunar eclipses to look forward to before then.

PHOTOS: Tuesday's lunar eclipse, 'blood moon'

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The full blood moon caused by the lunar eclipse is framed by the US flags blowing in the breeze on the National Mall in Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/J. David Ake)
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The moon rises behind a corner tower along the outer walls of the Forbidden City during a lunar eclipse in Beijing, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
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The moon rises during a lunar eclipse in Beijing, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
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Seen past Christmas lights, the earth's shadow starts to cover the moon during a lunar eclipse at a public square in Caracas, Venezuela, early Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)
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The moon rises behind a corner tower along the outer walls of the Forbidden City during a lunar eclipse in Beijing, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
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The moon is over the Sydney Harbour Bridge during a lunar eclipse in Sydney, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

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The full blood moon caused by the lunar eclipse is framed by the US flags blowing in the breeze on the National Mall in Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/J. David Ake) More

People in Africa, Asia and Australia will see a penumbral lunar eclipse on May 5, 2023. NASA says this type of eclipse happens when the moon slips through Earth's penumbra — the faint outer part of its shadow — and dims slightly: "If you don’t know this one is happening, you might miss it."

On Oct. 28, 2023, people in Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia will see a partial lunar eclipse. The Americas get a penumbral eclipse on March 25, 2024, and the Americas, Europe and Africa get a partial lunar eclipse on Sept. 18, 2024.

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Why does the moon look red?

For the same reason our sky looks blue. NASA says thanks to its longer wavelength, red light is harder for Earth's atmosphere to scatter than blue light. During a lunar eclipse, only red light manages to shine all the way through Earth's atmosphere and reflect off the moon's surface. It'll look even redder if there's a lot of dust and clouds in the air.

"It’s as if all the world’s sunrises and sunsets are projected onto the Moon," a NASA description says.

Will lunar eclipse be visible in Phoenix AZ?

A total lunar eclipse will be visible throughout Arizona during the early morning of Nov. 8, hours before voters head out to polls to cast their ballot in the general midterm elections. This will be the second total lunar eclipse in 2022, but another one will not occur until 2025, according to NASA.

What time is the lunar eclipse May 2022 in Phoenix AZ?

May 15, 2022 — Total Lunar Eclipse — Phoenix, AZ, USA.

What time is the lunar eclipse Mountain time 2022?

During the eclipse, Mountain Standard Time (GMT-7) will be in use. For the Mountain time zone, the partial phase begins at 02:09 a.m. MST on November 8. The full phase is reached at 03:16 a.m. MST, with the maximum point at 03:59 a.m. MST.