The next lunar eclipse will be on March 3, 2026.
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The next lunar eclipse will be on March 3, 2026. (Image credit: © Canva Pro) The next lunar eclipse will be a total lunar eclipse on March 3, 2026. It is the first lunar eclipse of the year.
It will be visible in North America and will be the last total lunar eclipse anywhere on Earth until New Year's Eve 2028-2029.
During a total lunar eclipse, the moon will appear to take on a red hue, giving rise to the "blood moon".
Get notified of updates 2026-02-26T09:35:46.200Z A blood moon is coming, but what will actually happen?
In the early hours of March 3, skywatchers across the Americas, east Asia and Oceania will witness a blood moon total lunar eclipse. Totality, during which the moon will sit in the deepest part of Earth's shadow, the umbra, will last for 58 minutes.
But the show goes on for much longer than that. Read more: What to expect during each phase of the 'blood moon' total lunar eclipse on March 3
Planning on heading somewhere for the blood moon? We've got you covered
Still unsure of where you'll be for the last total lunar eclipse until New Year's Eve 2028-2029? We've compiled a list of 10 of the best places to head for great views of the blood moon on March 3, from dark sky reserves to remote deserts.
Who will be able to see the total lunar eclipse?
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.
Though the blood moon total lunar eclipse will be visible to billions of people across the night side of Earth on March 3, the best views will be from the western half of North America, Australia and the Pacific.
One week to the blood moon! We're ready, are you?
In just one week, a spectacular display of orbital mechanics will be visible to billions of people across the Americas, Asia, and Oceania, as Earth's shadow sweeps across the lunar disk, triggering the onset of an awe-inspiring 'blood moon' total lunar eclipse.
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