Big Bear’s famous bald eagle pair, Jackie and Shadow, have joyfully welcomed new eaglets into the world! Nature lovers can watch the proud parents care for their young through a live stream provided by Friends of Big Bear Valley (FOBBV).
Meanwhile, skywatchers are in for another treat this week—a breathtaking total lunar eclipse will light up the night sky from March 13 into the early hours of March 14. Known as a “blood worm moon,” this event marks the first total lunar eclipse in nearly three years visible across the entire U.S. The next one, in March 2026, will only be partially visible in some regions, including Los Angeles.
A total lunar eclipse occurs when the full moon aligns perfectly with the Earth and the sun, casting a reddish hue over the moon. According to the Griffith Observatory, the eclipse can be observed without special equipment, though binoculars or telescopes may enhance the experience. The event will begin with moonrise at 6:44 p.m. PST, reaching total eclipse at 11:26 p.m. and ending at 12:31 a.m.
The “blood moon” effect happens as Earth’s atmosphere filters sunlight, scattering blue light and allowing red hues from sunrises and sunsets around the globe to illuminate the moon. This particular eclipse is also called the “blood worm moon” because it coincides with the time of year when earthworms emerge from thawing soil.
To witness this celestial spectacle, simply step outside, look southeast, and enjoy nature’s cosmic show!