A total lunar eclipse is on the way! This week, the Worm Moon will turn a deep red as Earth’s shadow completely covers it. We break down when and where to watch this Blood Moon on the night of March 13–14, plus the science behind its eerie glow.

Meanwhile, Saturn disappears into the Sun’s glare, but Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, and Mars remain visible. Drew shares tips on spotting Mercury just after sunset and why Venus is still stealing the evening show. We’ll also discuss Daylight Saving Time’s impact on stargazing and how to adjust your observation schedule.

Finally, we check in with NASA’s SPHEREx mission, a new space telescope that will scan the entire sky in infrared light, unlocking secrets about the early universe, galaxy formation, and the search for water and organic molecules in space.

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