The Vault is Slate’s history blog. Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter @slatevault, and find us on Tumblr. Find out more about what this space is all about here. Between the advent of railway ...
The moon in March is not in her usual pearly white/silvery avatar. Rather, it’s going to be striking rusty red. Why? Because ...
This March's total lunar eclipse, first in two years, will turn the moon a striking rusty-red. Occurring March 13-14, 2025, phases will be visible across all US time zones. Optimal viewing suggests ...
On March 13-14, 2025, a total lunar eclipse will turn the moon into a reddish hue, known as a 'blood moon'. North and South America will have an exceptional view. The event spans different U.S. time ...