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Total lunar eclipse, 3 March 2026
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
| 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 answered
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.
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