Total Lunar Eclipse Visible Across US on March 3

East coast viewers will only see the eclipse for 20-30 minutes before moonset.

Mar. 3, 2026 at 7:15am

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A total lunar eclipse will be visible across much of the United States on Tuesday, March 3. While the eclipse will be visible from cities like New York, Boston, Los Angeles, Denver, Chicago, and Miami, those on the east coast will only be able to see it for a limited time before the moon sets.

Why it matters

Lunar eclipses are relatively rare celestial events, with the last total lunar eclipse visible from North America occurring in January 2019. This upcoming eclipse provides an opportunity for stargazers across the country to witness a dramatic display as the moon passes through the Earth's shadow.

The details

The total lunar eclipse will begin at 10:58 PM UTC on March 3 and reach totality at 11:42 PM UTC, lasting for about an hour and 2 minutes. However, viewers on the east coast will only be able to see the eclipse for 20-30 minutes before the moon sets below the horizon.

  • The total lunar eclipse will begin at 10:58 PM UTC on March 3.
  • The eclipse will reach totality at 11:42 PM UTC on March 3.
  • The total eclipse phase will last for about an hour and 2 minutes.

The players

New York

A major east coast city where the eclipse will be visible, but only for a limited time before moonset.

Denver

A central US city where the eclipse will be fully visible throughout its duration.

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What’s next

Viewers can use weather apps and online tools to find the exact moonset time in their location to ensure they don't miss the brief window to see the total lunar eclipse.

The takeaway

This upcoming total lunar eclipse provides a rare opportunity for stargazers across the country to witness a dramatic celestial event, though east coast viewers will need to time their viewing carefully to catch the eclipse before the moon sets.