A “Blood Moon” is rising on March 2–3, 2026. 🌘 The last total lunar eclipse for nearly 3 years will be visible to nearly 2.5 billion people as Earth moves directly between the Sun and the Moon. During totality from 11:04 to 12:02 UTC, sunlight filters through Earth’s atmosphere, scattering blue light and allowing red wavelengths to reach the Moon, giving it that signature copper glow. No eclipse glasses required. #LunarEclipse #Astronomy #BloodMoon #Space #Science | Museum of Science, Boston

Blood Moon Timeline: March 3 - On March 3, a total lunar eclipse will unfold across the night side of Earth, with totality lasting 58 minutes. The total eclipse begins at 11:04 UTC and ends at 12:02 UTC, with maximum eclipse occurring at 11:33 UTC, when the Moon is fully immersed in Earth’s umbra and takes on its deep red “Blood Moon” appearance. According to the eclipse visibility data, the event can be seen from much of Eastern Europe, Asia, Australia, North America, South America, and large a