# Total lunar eclipse, 3 March 2026

> Total lunar eclipse, 3 March 2026. Is it visible from the UK, at what time, and what you will see. Times calculated for London.

URL: https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/eclipses/lunar-eclipse-march-2026
Updated: 2026-10-30

At greatest eclipse (11:33 GMT) the moon is below the horizon from London, so this eclipse was not visible from the UK.

## Key facts

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| --- | --- |
| Type | Total lunar eclipse |
| Greatest eclipse | 3 March 2026, 11:33 GMT |
| Seen from London? | No, moon below the horizon |
| Totality lasts | about 59 minutes |
| Partial phases last | about 208 minutes in all |
| Penumbral phase | about 339 minutes in all |

## What you will see

During totality the moon usually turns copper-red, lit only by sunlight bent through Earth's atmosphere, which is why a total lunar eclipse is often called a 'blood moon'.

## Eclipses in tradition

Many cultures told stories of a creature swallowing the moon, and people banged pots to scare it away. In modern astrology and moon practice a lunar eclipse is treated as a super-charged full moon: a time for letting go and endings. We share this as tradition, not prediction.

## How we worked it out

Times and visibility come from astronomy-engine, an open-source astronomy library, calculated for London. Elsewhere in the UK, times differ by a few minutes and solar eclipse coverage changes a little: more in the north-west for the August 2026 eclipse.

## Questions

**Can I see the 3 March 2026 eclipse from the UK?**

No, the moon is below the UK horizon at the time.

**What time is the eclipse on 3 March 2026?**

Greatest eclipse is at 11:33 GMT UK time.

**Is it safe to look at the total lunar eclipse on 3 March 2026?**

Yes, lunar eclipses are completely safe to watch with your eyes, binoculars or a telescope.

## Related

- [All eclipses 2026–2027](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/eclipses)
- [Eclipses 2026](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/eclipses/2026)
- [Moon calendar, March 2026](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/moon-calendar/2026/march)

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