Lunar Eclipse – March 2026
Lunar Eclipse – March 2026
🌕 Date & Type
Date: March 3, 2026 (UTC)
Type: Total Lunar Eclipse (Blood Moon)
⏰ Key Timings (UTC)
Penumbral begins: 09:40 UTC
Partial begins: 10:48 UTC
Totality begins: 12:02 UTC
Maximum eclipse: 12:29 UTC
Totality ends: 12:56 UTC
Partial ends: 14:10 UTC
Penumbral ends: 15:18 UTC
(Local visibility depends on your location.)
📍 Visibility in India
India: Not visible (the eclipse occurs during daytime in most of India).
Best visibility regions: North & South America, parts of the Pacific.
🔭 What Happens
During a total lunar eclipse, Earth passes directly between the Sun and the Moon. Earth’s shadow covers the Moon, turning it reddish—commonly called a Blood Moon.
👀 Viewing Safety
Safe to watch with naked eyes
Binoculars or a telescope improve the view
📅 Next Visible Lunar Eclipse in India
The next lunar eclipse visible in India will occur later in 2026 (partial visibility expected in some regions). Check closer to the date for exact timings.
If you want, tell me your city and I’ll give precise local timings and visibility details.
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