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So, March 3 is shaping up to be special. There's a total lunar eclipse happening and it's the sort of astronomical moment that doesn't come around all that often. You might know it as a blood moon, and yes, it's exactly as romantic as it sounds. Perfect excuse to get someone special out for a date, isn't it?
Here's what happens. The moon slips through Earth's shadow and suddenly shifts into this gorgeous brick red or reddish-orange colour. Sometimes it goes a bit reddish-brown. Either way, it's absolutely stunning.
In Thailand, the moon pops up in the eastern sky around 6.23pm, right when the eclipse is in full swing. You've got about 39 minutes to soak it all in before it wraps up at roughly 7.02pm. Just find yourself a spot with a clear view to the east and you're sorted.
If you're in Bangkok and want prime viewing, the Bangkok Sky Simulation page has some brilliant recommendations. Suan Luang Rama 9 is massive and wide open, whilst the area under Rama 8 Bridge gives you that riverside view with a suspension bridge backdrop. Fancy something a bit livelier? Asiatique The Riverfront mixes Chao Phraya River views with city buzz. Or there's Rot Fai Park with its lovely green lawn, ideal if you're planning to set up a camera and capture the whole thing properly.