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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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A full moon darkened on the lower left by an eclipse.

Partial lunar eclipse September 17-18, 2024

A shallow partial lunar eclipse takes place on September 17-18, 2024. It's visible in most of the Western Hemisphere. Maps and details here.

Chart of moon passing through Earth's lighter penumbral shadow on March 24-25, 2024.

Penumbral lunar eclipse to pass quietly March 24-25, 2024

The 1st of this year's 4 eclipses will flit by like a ghost in the night between March 24 and 25. It's a penumbral lunar eclipse, visible in North America. Charts and more from Guy Ottewell here.

Full moon with faint shading on one side.

Penumbral lunar eclipse March 24-25, 2024

A penumbral lunar eclipse happens overnight on March 24-25, 2024, bringing a subtle shading to the moon. See where it's visible and more, here.

Some will see a partial lunar eclipse tonight

A shallow partial lunar eclipse takes place on October 28, 2023, visible in Europe, Africa, most of Asia and western Australia. Jupiter is the bright object nearby. Maps and details here.

A deep penumbral lunar eclipse overnight tonight

A penumbral lunar eclipse happens tonight, May 5-6, 2023. It's visible from eastern Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica and Indonesia.

Composite of 17 images of the total lunar eclipse in a spiral.

Photos – total lunar eclipse – November 8, 2022

Photos of the total lunar eclipse on November 8, 2022, from the wonderful EarthSky community! Thanks to all who submitted photos.

Map of the Earth showing where November 8, 2022 lunar eclipse is visible.

Total lunar eclipse on November 8, 2022

It'll be early morning in North America for the November 8, 2022, total lunar eclipse. It's visible across Asia, Australia, the Americas and the Pacific.