Full Blood Moon blessings

A total lunar eclipse, nicknamed the "Worm Blood Moon," will occur on March 3, 2026, visible across the Americas (pre-dawn), Pacific, Australia, and East Asia, with the moon turning a coppery red for about 58 minutes as it passes through Earth's shadow. Totality begins around 3:04 a.m. PST / 6:04 a.m. EST (11:04 UTC), and it's safe to view with the naked eye, though binoculars or a telescope can enhance the experience. 

Key details

Date: March 2–3, 2026 (depending on time zone). 

Type: Total Lunar Eclipse (Blood Moon). 

Duration: Totality lasts about 58 minutes; the full event spans over 5 hours. 

Best viewing: Western North America (pre-dawn), Pacific, Australia, and East Asia (evening). 

Not visible from: Europe or Africa. 

What to expect: The moon will glow a deep red as it passes through Earth's darkest shadow (umbra).

How to watch: No special glasses are needed; it's safe to view with the naked eye. 

Timing (UTC)

Penumbral eclipse begins: 8:44 UTC

Partial eclipse begins: 9:50 UTC

Totality begins: 11:04 UTC (3:04 a.m. PST / 6:04 a.m. EST) 

Totality ends: 12:03 UTC (8:02 a.m. EST) 

Partial eclipse en

ds: 13:17 UTC