Tue, March 3, 2026 at 7:55 AM
Updated Tue, March 3, 2026 at 7:58 AM
Gary Anderson, Vashon Island. (Via KOMO #SoNorthwest Photography Facebook page) March 3, 2026.
SEATTLE — A total lunar eclipse took place early Tuesday morning, and was visible across much of North America, weather permitting.
VIEWER PHOTOS | Blood moon total lunar eclipse
After a quiet winter and a sunny Monday, clouds increased as a March weather system moved into western Washington.
The Seattle area didn't have clear skies for the event, but other spots, such as Orting, gave residents a good look.
Some viewers on the KOMO #SoNorthwest Photography Facebook page also got views locally, but viewers who happened to be out of town also shared photos.
During a total lunar eclipse, Earth moves directly between the sun and the moon. Earth’s shadow began crossing the moon at 1:50 a.m., with totality starting at 3:04 a.m. The eclipse peaked at 3:34 a.m., and totality ended at 4:04 a.m.
