The total lunar eclipse will bring a beautiful blood moon display to the sky between March 2 and 3, 2026. Earth creating a direct line between the sun and moon will produce a 58-minute phenomenon that North America will experience during the early morning hours of March 3.
What is a blood moon?
A blood moon occurs during total lunar eclipses, also called lunar totals. Reportedly, the moon’s complete transition into Earth’s total shadow creates the appearance of a red moon. The next total lunar eclipse visible from North America will occur on June 25 and 26, 2029.
The total lunar eclipse, also called the blood moon, will be visible to most of North America in the early morning of March 3, 2026, after the night of March 2. The full moon total will be visible to viewers in Canada, the United States and parts of Mexico when the moon turns red during its Earth shadow passage.
Additionally, Western Europe, Africa and Asia will not see the eclipse as observers rely on live streams to view the cosmic phenomenon.
Skywatchers in North America can view the early morning blood moon total lunar eclipse with the naked eye. No telescope or special equipment is required, although binoculars can improve visibility. The best experience will be in areas with clear skies and minimal light pollution, away from city lights.
