A total lunar eclipse occurs on March 3, 2026, with greatest eclipse at 11:33 UTC. Totality lasts 59 min; the Moon is in Earth's shadow for 3h 28m. Figures on this page are calculated by Lunologium; NASA's eclipse pages are linked as the reference.
Local circumstances are computed for a fixed list of cities with astronomy-engine, without lunar limb profiles, so durations can differ from NASA's by a few seconds. Never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses except during totality itself.
Lunar eclipse · March 3, 2026
Total Lunar Eclipse
Greatest eclipse: . Totality lasts 59 min; the Moon is in Earth's shadow for 3h 28m.
How long it lasts
MODELED- Penumbral
- 5h 39m
- Partial (umbral)
- 3h 28m
- Total
- 59 min
A lunar eclipse is seen at the same moment from everywhere the Moon is above the horizon, so the only question is whether the Moon is up where you are.
Moon above the horizon at maximum
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