Total Lunar Eclipse to Grace Skies on March 3, 2026
A total lunar eclipse, known as a 'Blood Moon,' will be visible across North America and the Pacific on March 3, 2026, offering a striking celestial display.
On March 3, 2026, a total lunar eclipse will occur, casting a reddish hue over the Moon—a phenomenon often referred to as a 'Blood Moon.' This event will be visible across North America, the Pacific, and parts of Asia and Australia.
The eclipse will begin with the penumbral phase at 3:44 a.m. EST, followed by the partial phase at 4:50 a.m. EST. Totality, when the Moon is entirely within Earth's shadow, will last from 6:04 a.m. to 7:02 a.m. EST, with the maximum eclipse occurring at 6:33 a.m. EST.
Observers in the western United States and Canada will have optimal viewing conditions, as the entire eclipse will be visible before moonset. In contrast, those on the East Coast may only witness the beginning phases before the Moon sets.
Lunar eclipses are safe to observe without protective eyewear. For the best experience, viewers are advised to find locations with dark, clear skies and unobstructed horizons.
This will be the only total lunar eclipse of 2026, with the next one not occurring until December 31, 2028.