At 2:26 a.m. on Friday, the moon enters into the total eclipse − known as totality. At this point, the only light from the Sun reaching the moon are red wavelengths, turning the moon a blood-red. This will last for 65 minutes, with the greatest eclipse occurring at 2:59 a.m.. On the Space Coast, the moon will be situated in the south at this point.

Beginning Thursday night into early Friday morning, the full moon will turn a coppery shade of red as it slips behind the Earth's shadow. Here's why