Did you see this morning’s total lunar eclipse? If not, don’t worry; EarthSky’s global community has got you covered!
On March 2-3, the moon slipped into Earth’s shadow and transformed into a stunning copper-red orb. This event was especially significant because it was the last total lunar eclipse until 2028. If you didn’t get the chance to see it live, here are some incredible images capturing the magic.
We’re adding photos as they come in. So if you captured your own shot of the eclipse, submit it here!
View at EarthSky Community Photos. | Catherine Hyde in Cambria, California, captured this stunning telescope image of the total lunar eclipse on March 3. Thank you, Catherine! See more incredible images of the total lunar eclipse below.
Images of the total lunar eclipse of March 2-3, 2026
View at EarthSky Community Photos. | John Ashley in Tucson, Arizona, captured the lunar eclipse in 2-minute intervals on March 3. John wrote: “The total lunar eclipse passed behind the 90-foot bell tower at Santa Cruz Catholic Church, in south Tucson. The tower, dedicated in 1919, was designed in Spanish Colonial Revival style with Islamic decorative touches.” Thank you, John!View at EarthSky Community Photos. | Cissy Beasley captured this beautiful shot of the total lunar eclipse from Beeville, Texas, and wrote: “One of a few images shot from my driveway in Bee County, Texas, before a bank of clouds rolled in, which obscured the moon for the remainder of the eclipse.” You certainly made the most of it, Cissy. Thank you!
More eclipse pics
View at EarthSky Community Photos. | Bob Hines captured the total lunar eclipse from central California. Thank you, Bob!View at EarthSky Community Photos. | Greg Skyles captured the eclipsed moon between tree branches. Greg wrote: “Here in Western Australia the eclipse started low in the east, so this moody shot near the totality incorporates some haze, cloud and eucalyptus trees for interest.” Thank you, Greg!View at EarthSky Community Photos. | Amy Van Artsdale in Mansfield, Texas, captured this view during the partial phase of the eclipse and wrote: “Woke up early to cloudy skies, which moved in to completely obscure lunar totality in Mansfield, Texas.” Sorry, Amy! Thank you for the photo.
Eclipse pics from around the world
View at EarthSky Community Photos. | Thinh Tran Huu captured the lunar eclipse from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and wrote: “This image captures the total lunar eclipse of March 3 and is a composite of the eclipse’s phases.” Thank you, Thinh!View at EarthSky Community Photos. | Adolfo Lopez in Retalhuleu, Guatemala, made this composite of the total lunar eclipse. Thank you, Adolfo!View at EarthSky Community Photos. | Vijay R in Bangalore, India, captured these images of the partial lunar eclipse. Vijay wrote: “Having a clear sight of the eastern horizon I was lucky enough to capture the brief moments of the eclipse before it moved into the penumbral stage. The moon went through a gamut of colors from pale pink to rust red to white.” Thank you, Vijay.View at EarthSky Community Photos. | Noah Lumpayao took this photo from Iligan City, Philippines. Thank you, Noah!View at EarthSky Community Photos. | Richard Morrell in Campbells Creek, Victoria, Australia, caught a Southern Hemisphere view of the total lunar eclipse. Richard wrote: “Blood Moon over the gum trees. Trees illuminated with a torch.” Thank you, Richard.
Totality began shortly before the moon reached the peak of its full phase at 11:38 UTC on March 3. Here are some images of the dazzling moon from the day before. The moon appears full both the day before and the day after reaching its peak full phase.
View at EarthSky Community Photos. | Kevan Hubbard in Seaton Carew, County Durham, England, captured this wonderful view of the moon on March 2, the evening before the eclipse. Kevan wrote: “On the evening before the eclipse which we, sadly, can’t see from here.” It is a great shot! Thank you, Kevan.View at EarthSky Community Photos. | Claire Shickora in Errol, New Hampshire, shared this gorgeous photo of the moon on March 2, and wrote: “The moon was already higher in the sky than I normally would have shot, and it was getting dark, but for a change there were no clouds over Umbagog Lake so I went for it. The colors were beautiful.” Thank you, Claire!
Bottom line: A total lunar eclipse lit up the sky this morning. See the stunning Blood Moon in all its glory!
Cristina Ortiz - based in Granada, Spain - is EarthSky's defender of animals with her "lifeform" videos at EarthSky YouTube. Discover the most fascinating facts about all the beings with whom we share Earth. Are you ready for the adventure? Cristina has been an EarthSky.org editor since 2021. She has a master’s degree in translation and interpreting, specializing in science and technology. "Since I was a kid," she says, "I could feel that passion for science and communication."
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