Blood Moon 2026
Total Lunar Eclipse on March 3
March 2026 brings the only total lunar eclipse of the year. This is a rare chance to witness Earth's shadow turn the Moon a deep, coppery red.
Key Facts
- Date: March 3, 2026
- Total Duration: 5 hours 39 minutes
- Totality (Blood Moon): 58 minutes
- Magnitude: 1.15 (Fully inside Earth's shadow)
Where to Watch?
The total phase ("Blood Moon") will be visible from Eastern Russia, East Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and Western North America. Unfortunately, the event will not be visible from Europe or Africa.
Eclipse Timeline (GMT)
*Adjust for your local time zone
- 09:50 — Partial eclipse begins
- 11:04 — Totality begins (Moon turns red)
- 11:33 — Maximum Eclipse
- 12:02 — Totality ends
- 13:17 — Partial eclipse ends
This event is particularly significant as the next Blood Moon won't occur until December 31, 2028.
Make sure to have your binoculars ready, though the eclipse is perfectly visible with the naked eye under clear skies!
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