Total Lunar Eclipse to Create 'Blood Moon' on March 3, 2026
A total lunar eclipse on March 3, 2026, will turn the full 'Worm Moon' a reddish hue, visible across North America, the Pacific, Australia, New Zealand, and East Asia.
On March 3, 2026, a total lunar eclipse will occur, transforming the full 'Worm Moon' into a 'blood moon' for 58 minutes. This event will be visible across North America, the Pacific region, Australia, New Zealand, and East Asia.
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 fully immersed in Earth's shadow, will start at 6:04 a.m. EST and last until 7:02 a.m. EST.
In the United States, the eclipse will be most visible in western states, where the entire event can be observed. Eastern regions may only witness the beginning phases before moonset.
A lunar eclipse occurs when Earth passes directly between the sun and the moon, casting a shadow that gives the moon a reddish hue. This phenomenon is safe to observe with the naked eye.
This will be the last total lunar eclipse visible from North America until June 26, 2029.