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Don't Miss the Blood Moon Eclipse on March 3, 2026!

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Summary

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A total lunar eclipse, known as a "blood moon," will occur on March 3, 2026, during the Worm Moon.
The eclipse will be visible in North and Central America, parts of Asia, and the Pacific, but not in Europe or Africa.
The eclipse will begin at 4:50 a.m. EST, with totality starting at 6:04 a.m. and peaking at 6:33 a.m.
In India, the final phases will be visible around moonrise at 6:26 p.m. IST.
This will be the last total lunar eclipse visible until December 31, 2028.

History

Historical Context

The total lunar eclipse on January 31, 2018, known as a "super blue blood moon," captivated approximately 1.5 billion viewers across North America, Asia, and Australia. This event marked a rare alignment of a supermoon, a blue moon, and a total lunar eclipse, last seen in 1982. The next total lunar eclipse will occur in 2026, emphasizing the cyclical nature of these celestial events.

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Story summary

A total lunar eclipse, known as a "blood moon," will occur on March 3, 2026, during the Worm Moon.
The eclipse will be visible in North and Central America, parts of Asia, and the Pacific, but not in Europe or Africa.
The eclipse will begin at 4:50 a.m. EST, with totality starting at 6:04 a.m. and peaking at 6:33 a.m.
In India, the final phases will be visible around moonrise at 6:26 p.m. IST.
This will be the last total lunar eclipse visible until December 31, 2028.

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