According to NASA, another total lunar eclipse won't be visible in the U.S. until March 2026. This year's total lunar eclipse will be visible over North America, South America, and the Western parts of Europe andAfrica.

As the countdown to the year's first total lunar eclipse begins, here's what to know about the difference between a lunar eclipse and a solar eclipse.

Earth’s shadow will block most of the light that illuminates the lunar surface, creating what is known as a blood moon.