Everything you need to watch the lunar eclipse

Dana Davis

The upcoming total lunar eclipse starts early tomorrow, November 8—it’ll be the last time one will be visible in North America until March 2026. Amateur astronomers will be able to observe the moon passing completely under the Earth’s shadow, resulting in a bright “blood moon” in the night sky.

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Luckily, you don’t need anything to take in this mesmerizing event—your eyes on their own will be enough! But a few bonus pieces of equipment, like binoculars or star charts, can make experiencing this—and future celestial phenomenons—even better. Here’s everything we recommend.

Taking a step back from doomscrolling—even if just for a moment or two—and tuning into your own needs can make a big difference. Here are a few expert-approved recs for de-stressing this week.

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• Essential oils and candles might not be able to rid you of your anxieties, but at least they’ll surround you in pleasant scents.

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• Trade in TikTok for a meditation app.

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• Take a couch nap. The world will still be here when you wake up, we promise.