when is the red moon 2026

The next “red moon” (total lunar eclipse / Blood Moon) in 2026 happens around March 2–3, 2026 , with the Moon at its deepest red around 11:33 UTC on March 3.

Key facts – Red Moon 2026

• Main date: Night of March 2–3, 2026 (exact calendar date depends on your time zone).

• Type: Total lunar eclipse, commonly called a Blood Moon or red Moon.

• Totality (fully red phase): About 11:04–12:03 UTC on March 3, 2026 , with maximum at 11:33 UTC.

• Regions with red Moon visibility: Large parts of North and Central America, eastern Asia, Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific region, and far western South America.

In simple terms: if you’re in one of those regions and the Moon is above the horizon during that time window on the night of March 2–3, 2026 , you’ll be able to see it turn red.

Quick viewing tip

To get the exact local time for your city, you can use any reputable eclipse or astronomy site (for example, an eclipse time converter) by entering your location and the March 2–3, 2026 total lunar eclipse ; it will show when totality (the deepest red phase) happens where you live.

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