Lunar eclipse: Total — 3 March 2026
Global eclipse conditions
A total lunar eclipse begins with the penumbral phase at 23:46 (GMT-9). The partial phase starts at 00:51, and totality runs from 02:05 to 03:04; during this interval the Moon may appear deep red or copper. Maximum occurs at 02:35. The partial phase ends at 04:19, followed by the end of the penumbral phase at 05:24.Eclipse phase times at your location
| Phase | Time (GMT-9) | Local visibility |
|---|---|---|
| Penumbral eclipse begins | 23:46 | 👁 |
| Partial eclipse begins | 00:51 | 👁 |
| Total eclipse begins | 02:05 | 👁 |
| Maximum occurs at 02:35. The eclipse is total, with 100% umbral coverage. | ||
| Total eclipse ends | 03:04 | 👁 |
| Partial eclipse ends | 04:19 | 👁 |
| Penumbral eclipse ends | 05:24 | 👁 |
Global visibility map
Local eclipse conditions at (GMT-9)
Relative positions of Earth’s shadow and the Moon
Local eclipse parameters
| Phase | |
| Penumbral magnitude | |
| Umbral magnitude | |
| Penumbral coverage | |
| Umbral coverage | |
| Umbra diameter, km | |
| Penumbra diameter, km | |
| Distance from the shadow axis, km |
Observation parameters
| Time | |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Moon elevation | |
| Moon azimuth |