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Rare Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse to Dazzle Billions

2/4/2026

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On March 3, 2026, a total lunar eclipse will create a 'blood moon' visible to about 2.5 billion people from 3:44 to 9:22 a.m. EST.
The totality lasts 58 minutes, from 6:04 to 7:02 a.m. EST.
Best viewing is in northwest Mexico, the southwest United States, and inland Australia.
Space.com will livestream the event, the only total lunar eclipse until New Year's Eve 2028.

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On March 3, 2026, a total lunar eclipse will create a 'blood moon' visible to about 2.5 billion people from 3:44 to 9:22 a.m. EST.
The totality lasts 58 minutes, from 6:04 to 7:02 a.m. EST.
Best viewing is in northwest Mexico, the southwest United States, and inland Australia.
Space.com will livestream the event, the only total lunar eclipse until New Year's Eve 2028.