Total Lunar Eclipse Turns Moon Red on March 3, 2026
A total lunar eclipse on March 3, 2026, will be visible across North America, parts of Asia, Australia, and the Pacific, turning the Moon a deep red hue.
On March 3, 2026, a total lunar eclipse will occur, causing the Moon to take on a deep red color, commonly referred to as a "Blood Moon." This phenomenon will be visible across North America, parts of Asia, Australia, and the Pacific.
The eclipse will begin at 1:50 a.m. Pacific Time, with Earth's shadow starting to cover the Moon's surface. Totality, when the Moon is entirely within Earth's shadow, will last for approximately 58 minutes.
No special equipment is required to observe the eclipse, though binoculars or telescopes can enhance the viewing experience.
This will be the last total lunar eclipse visible from North America until New Year's Eve 2028, marking a nearly three-year gap between such events.
The next Full Moon is expected on April 1, 2026.
The Moon's phases result from its 29.5-day orbit around Earth, during which it moves through eight distinct phases: New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Third Quarter, and Waning Crescent.