Total Lunar Eclipse to Occur on 3 March 2026: Here is the Complete Schedule & How to View It!

Wed, 25 Feb 2026, 20:17 WIB | By Gana Buana | Source: MEDIA_INDONESIA | Technology

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A rare astronomical phenomenon, the Total Lunar Eclipse, or Blood Moon, will grace the skies of Indonesia on Tuesday, 3 March 2026. This event is highly anticipated, following the recent annular solar eclipse.

This phenomenon can be clearly observed in East Asia, Australia, and the Pacific region. In Indonesia, the public will have the opportunity to witness all phases of the eclipse from afternoon to evening, provided the weather conditions are favourable.

Scientifically, a Total Lunar Eclipse occurs when the Earth is positioned directly between the Sun and the Moon. This causes the Earth’s umbral shadow to cover the entire surface of the Moon. The dark red or orange colour that appears is due to the phenomenon of Rayleigh scattering.

The Earth’s atmosphere filters sunlight and only transmits the red spectrum to the Moon’s surface. The more pollution or dust in the Earth’s atmosphere, the more intense the red colour that appears on the Moon’s surface.

Based on astronomical data (NASA and Time and Date), here are the details of the timing in West Indonesian Time (WIB) for each phase of the eclipse:

The time of the eclipse will vary in each region depending on the time zone. Here is the schedule for some major cities:

Unlike a solar eclipse, a Total Lunar Eclipse is perfectly safe to view with the naked eye without special protective equipment. Here are some tips for getting the best experience:

Is the Total Lunar Eclipse on 3 March 2026 dangerous for the eyes?

No, the lunar eclipse is safe to view directly without special glasses.

How long will this Total Lunar Eclipse last?

The total phase (when the moon is fully red) will last for approximately 58 minutes.

Can this phenomenon be photographed with a mobile phone?

Yes, use night mode and a tripod to prevent the moon photos from being blurry or shaky.

Even when obscured, the Moon will not be completely dark. The Earth’s atmosphere refracts red sunlight onto the Moon’s surface, making it appear orange to dark red.

For eclipse hunters and sky observers, this rare series of events, which has not occurred since 2008-2010, offers many opportunities to witness the phenomenon.

In 2026, there will be 4 solar and lunar eclipse phenomena. Check the complete schedule and the only eclipse that can be observed from Indonesia here.

Residents crowded Taman Ismail Marzuki, Jakarta, to capture the rare moment of the total lunar eclipse or blood moon, Sunday (7/9) night.

The total lunar eclipse will begin on 7 September 2025 at 23:27 WIB and end on 8 September 2025 at 02:56 WIB.

This weekend, on 23 August 2025, a seasonal black moon will occur. This is a rare moment of the third new moon in this season.

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