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Total lunar eclipse next week will be visible in some regions and limited in others
Summary
On March 3 a total lunar eclipse will occur; totality begins about 6:04 a.m. ET and will be fully visible across the Pacific, eastern Asia, Australia and New Zealand, while eastern North America may see only part of the event as dawn approaches.
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On March 3 a total lunar eclipse will cross large parts of the globe. The Moon will pass into Earth's shadow and take on a reddish hue as sunlight filters through the atmosphere. Observers in eastern Asia, Australia and New Zealand will see the eclipse in the evening, while much of the Pacific will have visibility through the night. In eastern North America the Moon will set near sunrise, which will limit how much of the event is visible there.
Key details:
- The Moon begins to enter Earth's shadow at 3:44 a.m. ET.
- A partial eclipse phase is reported to occur at 4:50 a.m. ET.
- Totality begins at about 6:04 a.m. ET and lasts around one hour.
- During totality the Moon will appear deep orange to red as sunlight passes through Earth's atmosphere.
- Full totality will be most complete across the Pacific, eastern Asia, Australia and New Zealand; eastern North America may see only part of the event, and a partial eclipse will appear in Central Asia and parts of South America.
Summary:
The eclipse will present different viewing conditions by region, with the clearest full totality across the Pacific and parts of Asia and Oceania and limited visibility where dawn approaches. The Moon will be in the constellation Leo during the event. The next total lunar eclipse after this one is on December 31, 2028, followed by eclipses on June 26, 2029 and December 20, 2029.
