UNITED STATES —Early this morning, the Moon passed fully into Earth’s shadow and produced a total lunar eclipse, the last of 2022.

Phases of the lunar eclipse on Nov. 8, 2022, in Arlington, VA. USDA Media by Lance Cheung.
Phases of the lunar eclipse on Nov. 8, 2022, in Arlington, VA. USDA Media by Lance Cheung.
Phases of the lunar eclipse on Nov. 8, 2022, in Arlington, VA. USDA Media by Lance Cheung.
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The initial phase of the eclipse began at 3:02 a.m. EST. Just over an hour later, the partial eclipse began and eventually entered totality at 5:17 a.m., lasting for about 90 minutes.

According to NASA, lunar eclipses typically happen at least once a year, but the next total lunar eclipse won’t take place until March 14, 2025. There will be partial lunar eclipses before then.

The most recent lunar eclipse occurred in May.

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