Rare Blood Moon Eclipse Coming in March 2026

The last total lunar eclipse until a peculiar one in 2028-2029

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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A rare total lunar eclipse, known as a 'Blood Moon', will occur between March 2-3, 2026. This astronomical event will be visible across the Pacific region, including the western United States, Canada, Alaska, Mexico, South America, New Zealand, and eastern Australia. It will be the last Blood Moon eclipse until a peculiar one that will coincide with the new year transition between December 31, 2028 and January 1, 2029, which will be visible across Asia and Europe.

Why it matters

Lunar eclipses, especially total eclipses that turn the moon a reddish 'Blood Moon' color, are relatively rare astronomical events that captivate stargazers and the public. This upcoming eclipse will be the last of its kind until an even more unique Blood Moon in 2028-2029 that will coincide with the new year, which is likely to spark speculation and theories about its significance.

The details

The total lunar eclipse on March 2-3, 2026 will last for about 58 minutes. It will be best seen from the Pacific region, including the western United States, Canada, Alaska, Mexico, South America, New Zealand, and eastern Australia. Other parts of the Americas will only see a partial eclipse. The next Blood Moon eclipse after this one will occur between December 31, 2028 and January 1, 2029, and will be visible across Asia and Europe, with only the northwestern parts of North America able to see it.

  • The total lunar eclipse will occur between March 2-3, 2026.
  • The eclipse will last for approximately 58 minutes.
  • The next Blood Moon eclipse after this one will happen between December 31, 2028 and January 1, 2029.

The players

jorgebgt

The author of the original blog post on hive.blog describing the upcoming lunar eclipse.

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What they’re saying

“This astronomical event will occur between March 2 and 3, the area that you see dark is where it will not be seen, it will be seen in the Pacific and of course, it will catch date change zones, that is why it is between March 2 and 3, it will be the last blood eclipse, from the blood moon until the blood moon eclipse at the change of year between 2028 and 2029, a very very curious eclipse.”

— jorgebgt, Author (hive.blog)

“It will have a duration or the entirety of about 58 minutes and it will be seen, in the United States, but rather on the west coast, in Alaska, in Canada, but also on the west coast, partially it will be seen somewhat in Mexico, in South America, where it will be best seen will be in New Zealand and in the east of Australia, also in Hawaii and in all the Pacific islands.”

— jorgebgt, Author (hive.blog)

What’s next

Stargazers and astronomy enthusiasts in the Pacific region, including the western United States, Canada, Alaska, Mexico, South America, New Zealand, and eastern Australia, should mark their calendars for the upcoming Blood Moon eclipse on March 2-3, 2026. Those interested in the even more unique Blood Moon in 2028-2029 that will coincide with the new year transition should also keep an eye out for further updates on that rare celestial event.

The takeaway

Lunar eclipses, especially the dramatic 'Blood Moon' variety, are captivating astronomical events that occur relatively infrequently. This upcoming Blood Moon in March 2026 will be the last of its kind until an even more unique one in 2028-2029 that will coincide with the new year transition, sparking potential speculation and theories about its significance.