“Blood Moon” Total Lunar Eclipse to Turn Skies Red Across Arkansas and the United States Early March 3 — Rare Sunrise Sighting Possible on the East Coast

UNITED STATES — Skywatchers across Arkansas and the rest of the country are being urged to set their alarms early next Tuesday morning as a Total Lunar Eclipse on March 3 will transform the moon into a deep red “Blood Moon.”

Unlike solar eclipses, this event is completely safe to watch with the naked eye — weather permitting — and will be visible across every U.S. time zone.

When to Watch in Arkansas and Across the U.S.

According to the time zone breakdown:

• Pacific Time: 3:04 AM – 4:02 AM
• Mountain Time: 4:04 AM – 5:02 AM
• Central Time (Arkansas): 5:04 AM – 6:02 AM
• Eastern Time: 6:04 AM – 7:02 AM

For viewers in Waldron and across western Arkansas, the best viewing window falls between 5:04 AM and 6:02 AM Central Time.

The moon will gradually darken before totality, then glow a coppery red as Earth’s shadow fully covers it.

Why the Moon Turns Red

During a total lunar eclipse:

• Earth moves directly between the sun and the moon
• Sunlight filters through Earth’s atmosphere
• Red wavelengths bend into the shadow and illuminate the moon

The result is the dramatic red hue that gives the “Blood Moon” its name.

The exact shade can vary from bright orange to deep crimson depending on atmospheric conditions.

Rare “Selenelion” for the East Coast

Observers along parts of the East Coast could witness a rare phenomenon known as a Selenelion.

This occurs when:

• The eclipsed moon is setting in the west
• The sun is rising in the east
• Both are briefly visible above the horizon at the same time

This alignment happens just before sunrise and is considered an unusual and memorable sight for sky enthusiasts.

What Arkansas Viewers Should Expect

For Arkansas:

• Totality will occur before sunrise
• Western parts of the state may have slightly longer viewing windows
• Clear skies will be crucial for optimal viewing

Early March weather can be unpredictable, so checking local cloud cover forecasts will be key.

No Special Equipment Needed

One of the best parts of a lunar eclipse is accessibility:

• No protective eyewear required
• Binoculars can enhance detail
• A camera with a tripod can capture the red glow

Even casual observers stepping outside before dawn can witness the transformation.

Bottom Line

A striking Total Lunar Eclipse on March 3 will turn the moon red across Arkansas and the entire United States, with Central Time viewers seeing peak totality between 5:04 and 6:02 AM.

For those along the East Coast, a rare sunrise alignment could make the spectacle even more memorable.

WaldronNews.com will continue providing updates as viewing conditions become clearer closer to the event.