Starting on the evening of Tuesday, March 3, 2026, the world will witness a rare astronomical event, which is a total lunar eclipse, which more than 75% of the Earth’s population will be able to witness.
According to NASA, the partial stages of this celestial scene will begin at 9:50 UTC, with the total eclipse reaching its peak between 11:04 and 12:03 p.m. During this period, the moon will appear dark red or copper, which is a result of the refraction of sunlight through the Earth’s atmosphere and its influence by plankton and atmospheric pollutants that increase the intensity of the color.
This phenomenon will be fully visible in the regions of East Asia, Australia and the Pacific, while it will appear at dawn in North and Central America and parts of South America. On the other hand, specialists and astronomers confirmed that this eclipse “will not be visible” in the Middle East, Africa, and the western part of the European continent. This is because the moon is below the horizon during all phases of the phenomenon.
Space agencies have assured astronomy enthusiasts that “observing a lunar eclipse is completely safe” with the naked eye and does not require the use of any special equipment, which makes it an ideal opportunity for photography and documentation, especially when it appears over various terrestrial landmarks.
