when is the eclipse in march 2026

The eclipse in March 2026 is a total lunar eclipse occurring on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 (UTC).

Key timing (global)

• Date: March 3, 2026 (Tuesday, in Universal Time).

• Eclipse phases (UTC):
  • Penumbral eclipse begins: 08:44 UTC.

* Partial eclipse begins: 09:50 UTC.

* Totality begins: 11:04 UTC.

* Maximum eclipse: 11:33 UTC.

* Totality ends: 12:02–12:03 UTC.

* Partial eclipse ends: 13:17 UTC.

* Penumbral eclipse ends: 14:22–14:23 UTC.

It’s visible across large parts of the Americas, Europe, and the Asia‑Pacific region, but the exact local clock time depends on where you are.

Mini sections

What kind of eclipse is it?

• It’s a total lunar eclipse , often called a “blood moon” because the Moon turns reddish as it passes fully into Earth’s umbral shadow.

• Totality lasts about 58 minutes , while the entire event (from first penumbral contact to last) runs about 5 hours 38–39 minutes.

During this eclipse, the March full “Worm Moon” will be the one turning red, making it a particularly photogenic event in many skywatching guides.

Where can you see it?

• Americas: Widely visible; in many parts of North America the eclipse happens in the early hours of March 3.

• Europe/Africa: See at least part of the eclipse, depending on location and Moon rise/set times.

• Asia‑Pacific: Visible the night of March 3–4, with totality near or just after moonrise in some regions.

Because visibility depends on your city (Moon above the horizon or not), many eclipse maps and simulators recommend entering your exact location to get precise local times.

Simple example timeline (UTC)

To visualize the night, imagine the Moon slowly dimming after 08:44 UTC, taking on a noticeable “bite” by 09:50 UTC, then becoming fully red between 11:04 and 12:02 UTC before gradually brightening back to normal by about 14:22 UTC.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.