One week until a total lunar eclipse on March 13 turns the moon blood red. Here's everything you need to know.

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.

The total lunar eclipse will be visible in New Jersey − and throughout the U.S. − on the night of March 13 into 14. The website Time and Date predicts the moon will complete all of the eclipse phases in 6 hours, 3 minutes.