Lunar Eclipse Visible in New Mexico in Early March

The total lunar eclipse will be visible across much of the U.S., including New Mexico, in the early morning hours of March 4th.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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A lunar eclipse will be visible in New Mexico and much of the United States in the early morning hours of Tuesday, March 4th. The total eclipse phase will begin at 4:04 a.m. and end just after 5 a.m. The next lunar eclipse expected to be visible in New Mexico will be in late June 2029.

Why it matters

Lunar eclipses are relatively rare events that occur when the Earth passes between the sun and moon, casting the moon in a reddish hue. These events provide a unique opportunity for stargazers and astronomy enthusiasts to witness a natural phenomenon.

The details

During a lunar eclipse, the Earth's shadow falls on the moon, causing it to appear red or dark in color. This happens when the moon passes through the Earth's umbra, the full shadow cast by the Earth. The next total lunar eclipse visible in New Mexico will not occur until late June 2029.

  • The total lunar eclipse will begin at 4:04 a.m. on Tuesday, March 4, 2026.
  • The total eclipse phase will end just after 5 a.m. on March 4, 2026.
  • The next lunar eclipse expected to be visible in New Mexico will be in late June 2029.

The players

New Mexico

The state where the lunar eclipse will be visible in early March 2026.

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What’s next

Residents of New Mexico should check weather conditions and set their alarms to catch the early morning lunar eclipse on March 4th.

The takeaway

This lunar eclipse provides a rare opportunity for stargazers and astronomy enthusiasts in New Mexico to witness a natural phenomenon, as the next visible eclipse in the state will not occur until 2029.