Total lunar eclipse on March 3, 2026: times and where to see it

Eclipse timeline

1. Penumbral eclipse begins (barely visible)8:44 AM
2. Partial eclipse begins9:49 AM
3. Totality begins: the Moon turns red11:03 AM
4. Greatest eclipse11:33 AM
5. Totality ends12:03 PM
6. Partial eclipse ends1:17 PM
7. Penumbral eclipse ends2:23 PM

Times are local (UTC).

Can I see it?

• New YorkPart of it (the Moon rises or sets during it)
• Los AngelesPart of it (the Moon rises or sets during it)
• ChicagoPart of it (the Moon rises or sets during it)
• TorontoPart of it (the Moon rises or sets during it)
• LondonNot visible
• ParisNot visible
• BerlinNot visible
• MumbaiPart of it (the Moon rises or sets during it)
• SingaporePart of it (the Moon rises or sets during it)
• TokyoWhole eclipse
• SeoulPart of it (the Moon rises or sets during it)
• SydneyWhole eclipse

How to watch

• No equipment needed, and it is safe to look at.
• The Moon must be above your horizon: check the table for your city.
• Binoculars show the red color of totality best.