A bloody good eclipse

Tonight is about to be a total (lunar) eclipse of the heart.

Why it matters: It's the first total lunar eclipse since 2022, and the only one visible from the U.S. this year.

State of play: There's no need for special eclipse glasses like last year, but early birds might miss it.

• The lunar eclipse's initial phase starts at 11:57 pm in Richmond, with the partial eclipse beginning at 1:09am on Friday.
• Totality, when the moon will appear the coppery red that gives it its "Blood Moon" nickname, won't happen until around 2:26am.

Yes, but: Visibility will largely depend on tonight's weather, which is looking cloudy.

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