Total Lunar

Total Lunar Eclipse — 3 March 2026

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 11:33 AM
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Magnitude

Total — the whole Moon enters Earth's shadow

Duration

Totality lasts about 59 minutes

Visibility

Visible from the night side of Earth

Global timeline (UTC-based, shown in your timezone)

  • Penumbral eclipse beginsMar 3, 08:44 AM
  • Partial eclipse beginsMar 3, 09:49 AM
  • Totality beginsMar 3, 11:03 AM
  • Maximum eclipseMar 3, 11:33 AM
  • Totality endsMar 3, 12:03 PM
  • Partial eclipse endsMar 3, 01:17 PM
  • Penumbral eclipse endsMar 3, 02:23 PM

About this eclipse

A total lunar eclipse, when the Moon passes fully into Earth's shadow and often glows a deep coppery red — the 'blood moon'.

Lunar eclipses are visible from the entire night side of Earth at once and are completely safe to watch with the naked eye — no equipment needed.

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