US EditionWhen Can You See the Total Lunar Eclipse in New Mexico?
This will be the only total lunar eclipse visible worldwide in 2026, turning the Moon red and visible across much of North America, including Minnesota and Alabama.
- During pre-dawn hours on March 3, 2026, a total lunar eclipse begins at 5:04 a.m. and ends after 7:15 a.m. across North America.
- Because Earth passes between the Sun and Moon, Earth's atmosphere scatters blue light and bends red wavelengths, casting a reddish glow on the Moon during the total lunar eclipse.
- Skywatchers need no special equipment, though binoculars or a telescope can enhance colors, and NASA's What's Up guide offers tips for spotting the eclipse and stars.
- Millions across North America can view the eclipse Tuesday morning, but mid- and high-level clouds may obstruct views, so WVTM 13 meteorologist Brylee Brown advises checking forecasts for mid-50s temperatures.
- Next up, the next chance to see a blood moon for many observers won't come until late 2028, with North Texas next seeing a total lunar eclipse on June 26, 2029.
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A lunar eclipse was recorded this morning and could be seen in Mexico City. According to the Institute of Astronomy of UNAM, it was a total lunar eclipse. It began around 3:50 hours this Tuesday, March 3, and for a few minutes the Moon was seen with reddish tones "when it was bathed only by the light filtered by the Earth's atmosphere." According to UNAM, a total lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth stands between the Sun and the Moon and casts i…
The most anticipated moment came at 6:04 a.m., when the whole began and the Moon acquired the characteristic reddish tone that gave rise to the name “The Blood Moon. ”
The light of the Sun will first have to cross the Earth's atmosphere before reaching the Moon. This has the effect of giving it a reddish, blood-coloured tint.
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