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What Day Is Total Lunar Eclipse 2026?
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Total Lunar Eclipse is on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
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Date details for Total Lunar Eclipse 2026
- Day of week: Tuesday
- Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
- Days remaining: 6
- Weeks remaining: 0
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About Total Lunar Eclipse
A total lunar eclipse will occur on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. The 'blood moon' will be visible from the Americas, Europe, Africa, and parts of Asia.
History & Significance
A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes directly between the sun and the moon, casting its shadow on the lunar surface. The moon appears red or copper-colored due to Earth's atmosphere filtering sunlight, earning it the nickname 'blood moon.'
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