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March 2026 Total Lunar Eclipse

A total lunar eclipse that reddens the Moon in the early morning hours of March 3, 2026.

Key facts

  • Status: scheduled
  • Time precision: exact
This astronomical event occurs when Earth passes directly between the Sun and Moon, casting a gigantic shadow across the lunar surface. The totality phase, where the Moon takes on a reddish or coppery tint, is visible from East Asia, Australia, the Pacific, and the Americas. The eclipse begins with the Moon entering the penumbra at 08:44 UTC and ends at 14:23 UTC.