when is the blood moon eclipse
The next blood moon eclipse, a total lunar eclipse, is happening right now —early on March 3, 2026 (UTC), coinciding with the full Worm Moon.
Eclipse Timing
This event spans about 5 hours and 39 minutes total, with 58 minutes of full totality when the Moon turns its striking copper-red "blood" color.
Key UTC stages include:
- Penumbral begins: 08:44
- Partial begins: 09:50
- Totality (blood moon peak) : 11:04–12:02, max at 11:33
In the Americas, it unfolds pre-dawn; eastern US sees partial phases before moonset around 6–7 a.m. EST, while western states catch more of totality.
Viewing Map
- Best spots : Western North America, East Asia, Australia, New Zealand—full show above horizon.
- Eastern North America: Partial view till moonset during totality.
- Asia/Australia: Prime real-time spectacle.
No special gear needed, but clear skies and binoculars enhance the red glow from Earth's atmospheric filter.
Why "Blood Moon"?
Earth slots perfectly between Sun and Moon, blocking direct light but letting sunsets/sunrises bend through our atmosphere to paint the lunar surface rusty red—like every global dawn/dusk projected onto it. It's the last total lunar eclipse until New Year's Eve 2028–2029.
Quick Facts Table
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 1.150 (full umbral coverage) |
| Obscuration | 100% |
| Totality Duration | 58 minutes |
| Global Viewers (Total Phase) | ~3.34 billion |
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