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The moon looks deep red on the right side and light red on the left side.

Spectacular total lunar eclipse images from March 2-3, 2026

A total lunar eclipse lit up the sky this morning. See the stunning Blood Moon in all its glory in this photos from EarthSky's global community!

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Total lunar eclipse March 2-3: Last one for 3 years!

Overnight on March 2-3, 2026, there will be a total lunar eclipse of the full Blood Moon. Where will it be visible? See animations, charts and details here.

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A full moon that looks reddish at the bottom right, orange at the bottom left, and white at the top.

Lunar eclipse: Tips for watching and enjoying

A total lunar eclipse is coming up overnight on March 2-3, 2026. Here are some tips for watching and enjoying the total lunar eclipse.

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One large, red moon, and a line of smaller moons showing the phases of the eclipse.

A total lunar eclipse looks red. Why?

Coming up ... the total lunar eclipse of March 2-3, 2026. At maximum eclipse, the moon will look red. But why? Earth's atmosphere is the key.

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Annular solar eclipse today! 1st solar eclipse of the year

On February 17, 2026, an annular solar eclipse was visible from remote parts of Antarctica and the Southern Ocean. Details here.

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Diagram with sun at the center and many blue disks in a plane around it, with dots for Earth and moon on each.

The 1st eclipse season of 2026 starts in February

One of the many noticeable cycles in the heavens is an eclipse season. The 1st eclipse season of 2026 starts with an annular solar eclipse on February 17.

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New mission could create artificial solar eclipses in space

A team of researchers is working on a spacecraft mission that would use the moon to create artificial solar eclipses, aiding space weather monitoring.

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Solar Eclipse: Top 5 tips for photographing an eclipse

Are you hoping to get some great pics of the April 8 total solar eclipse? Here are 5 tips from NASA to help you capture some memories of this precious event.

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Why is there no eclipse every full and new moon?

If the moon orbited Earth on the same plane that Earth circles the sun, we'd have an eclipse at every full and new moon. Here's why we don't.

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How often do 7 eclipses occur in 365 days?

It's rare to have 7 eclipses in a calendar year. It's less rare to have 7 eclipses in 365 days. There are 7 eclipses in 365 days 29 times in the 21st century!

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How often are there three eclipses in one month?

We last had three eclipses in one lunar month in 2020. It'll next happen in the year 2029. From 2000-2050, there are 3 eclipses in one lunar month 14 times.

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Closeup of smiling young woman's brightly sunlit face. She has on cardboard glasses with black lenses.

How to watch a solar eclipse safely

Here are some great tips to watch a solar eclipse safely in a variety of ways, using filters, pinhole cameras, and other viewing methods.

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Closeup of smiling young woman's brightly sunlit face. She has on cardboard glasses with black lenses.

How to know your eclipse glasses are safe

Unscrupulous companies are printing ISO certification labels on fake eclipse glasses. Check here for reputable vendors from the American Astronomical Society.

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Golden crescent sun during eclipse (through a filter), with little flares along the edge.

Deep partial solar eclipse today. Watch live here

A deep partial solar eclipse will occur on September 21, 2025. The path sweeps across the South Pacific including New Zealand and parts of Antarctica.

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Map of the Eastern Hemisphere almost entirely dark, centered on India and Indian Ocean.

Total lunar eclipse of the full Corn Moon September 7, 2025

Overnight on September 7, 2025, there will be a total lunar eclipse of the September full Corn Moon visible from the Eastern Hemisphere.

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A glowing crescent low in a dark, reddish sky and some streaks of clouds over a level horizon, maybe the sea.

Partial solar eclipse pics that you’ll love. See them here!

See some beautiful partial solar eclipse pics from March 29, 2025, thanks to our global EarthSky community! Did you take a pic? Submit it to us!

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A deep partial solar eclipse on March 29. Watch here.

Watch the deep partial solar eclipse on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at EarthSky. Or join our expert eclipse watchers for more.

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A sequence of eclipsed moons, lined up above a mountain range.

Total lunar eclipse. Astonishing images here!

A total lunar eclipse was visible for many skywatchers around the world yesterday night. Did you see it? Here are some amazing images for you to enjoy.

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Total lunar eclipse of Full Worm Moon tonight, March 13-14!

Overnight on March 13-14, 2025, there will be a total lunar eclipse of the March Full Worm Moon visible from the Western Hemisphere.

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Orange ring with solid black center and some little flames on the outside of the ring.

Annular solar eclipse today! See a ring of fire

Today, an annular solar eclipse will cross over parts of South America, the Pacific Ocean, the Atlantic Ocean, and Antarctica. Watch a livestream here.

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