The 2026 Blood Moon (total lunar eclipse) happens on the night of March 2–3, 2026 , with the moment of full red totality centered on March 3, 2026, around 11:33 UTC.

Quick Scoop

  • Main date: March 2–3, 2026 (calendar date depends on your time zone).
  • Astronomical date (UTC): March 3, 2026.
  • Totality (“blood red” phase): about 11:04–12:03 UTC , maximum around 11:33 UTC.
  • It is 2026’s only total lunar eclipse and the last Blood Moon until the end of 2028–2029.

Where it will be visible

  • Best views across North America, the Pacific, eastern Asia, Australia and New Zealand , with the Pacific as the central viewing region.
  • In much of western North America , the Moon will turn red before dawn on March 3.

If you just wanted to know “when is the blood moon 2026?”:
Answer: During the total lunar eclipse of March 2–3, 2026, peaking around 11:33 UTC on March 3.

Extra note

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