Lunar Eclipse March 3 2026

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WHEN TO SEE THE LUNAR ECLIPSE: Set your alarm. In the USA, a total lunar eclipse peaks before sunrise on Tuesday, March 3rd, turning the Moon red as it slips into Earth’s shadow.

Elsewhere in the world, it will be visible on Tuesday evening. Sky maps, time zones, and viewing tips @ Spaceweather.com.

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Above: The Moon turns red as it passes through the shadow of Earth before sunrise on Tuesday morning in the Pacific Time Zone.
 
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Key times in Palm Beach County

Key Eclipse Times in Florida (Eastern Standard Time)​

  • Penumbral eclipse begins: 3:44 a.m.
  • Partial eclipse begins: 4:50 a.m.
  • Totality begins (Moon turns deep red): 6:04 a.m.
  • Maximum eclipse: Around 6:30–6:33 a.m. depending on location (e.g., Tampa at 6:33 a.m.)
  • Totality ends: 7:03 a.m. (though the Moon will be setting and may be below the horizon in many parts of Florida)
For Palm Beach County—including Delray Beach—the best viewing window is 3:44 a.m. to about 6:30 a.m., before the Moon gets too low on the western horizon.
 
Woodyg3

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I'll have to get up a half hour or so earlier than usual. It's supposed to be cloudy, here, though. I guess we'll see. :)
 
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