What time is the blood moon total lunar eclipse on March 3?

A total lunar eclipse will turn the moon blood red for billions across North America, Australia and East Asia.

See the ‘impossible’ as sunrise and a total lunar eclipse appear at the same time on March 3

A rare atmospheric effect called selenelion could briefly let skywatchers see the rising sun and a blood moon at the same time.

The total lunar eclipse on March 3 will be the last until New Year’s Eve 2028

After this ‘blood moon,’ our natural satellite will not fully disappear into Earth’s shadow again for nearly three years — until a rare trifecta of total lunar eclipses in 2028–29 ends the drought.

7 easy tips for photographing the ‘blood moon’ total lunar eclipse on March 3

Tips for capturing the total lunar eclipse on March 3, 2026, from knowing what to expect and finding clear skies to using mirrorless cameras and smartphones

What to expect during each phase of the ‘blood moon’ total lunar eclipse on March 3

The blood moon phase will be visible across swathes of North America before dawn on March 3.

Where to see the total lunar eclipse in the early hours of March 3

The March 2026 total lunar eclipse will bring a dramatic blood moon to skies across North America, Australia, New Zealand and eastern Asia — if you know where to look.

Total lunar eclipse March 2026: Live updates

The next lunar eclipse will be on March 3, 2026.

10 best places to see the ‘blood moon’ total lunar eclipse on March 3

From dark-sky parks to remote deserts, these locations offer prime views of the March 3, 2026, blood moon.

How to use the moon on Feb. 4 to plan your view of March’s total lunar eclipse

A February moon offers a practical preview of where to look for March’s total lunar eclipse.