Blood Moon Tonight: When And Where To Watch In The US
Blood Moon Tonight: When And Where To Watch In The US...
A total lunar eclipse, commonly known as a "blood moon," will be visible across the U.S. tonight, March 3, 2026. The rare celestial event has sparked widespread interest, with Google searches surging as Americans prepare to witness the moon turn a striking reddish hue.
The eclipse will begin at 8:12 PM EST, with totality—the period when the moon is fully immersed in Earth's shadow—starting at 10:15 PM EST and lasting until 11:03 PM EST. West Coast viewers will see the event earlier, with the partial eclipse phase beginning at 5:12 PM PST.
This blood moon is particularly notable because it will be the first total lunar eclipse visible from all 50 states since 2022. Clear skies are expected across much of the southern and western U.S., though some cloud cover may obscure views in the Northeast.
NASA confirms no special equipment is needed to view the eclipse, though binoculars or a telescope will enhance the experience. The red coloration occurs because Earth's atmosphere filters sunlight, bending red wavelengths onto the moon's surface.
Astronomers emphasize this is the last chance to see a total lunar eclipse from the contiguous U.S. until March 2028. Public viewing events are being held at major observatories, including Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles and Adler Planetarium in Chicago.
Social media platforms are already buzzing with eclipse-related posts, with #BloodMoon trending on Twitter. Many schools have incorporated the event into science lessons, while some Native American communities are preparing traditional lunar eclipse ceremonies.
For those unable to view it in person, NASA will livestream the eclipse on its website starting at 9:00 PM EST. The next blood moon visible in North America will occur on March 14, 2025, but will only be partially visible from the eastern U.S.
