Set your alarms! On Tuesday, March 3, 2026, the full “Worm Moon” will slip fully into Earth’s shadow for a total lunar eclipse (aka “Blood Moon”). This is the last total lunar eclipse visible from North America until June 2029, so it’s a must-see pre-dawn treat.
Exact Times for Clifton Park, NY (EST):
- 3:44 a.m. — the Moon starts entering Earth’s faint outer shadow
- 4:50 a.m. — Earth’s dark umbra starts covering the Moon, turning it reddish
- 6:04 a.m. — Totality begins — The entire Moon turns a striking copper-red “Blood Moon”
- ~6:26 a.m. — Maximum eclipse (peak red color)
- ~6:29 a.m. — Moonset (during early totality)
Key note: The Moon will be very low in the western sky by the time totality hits, right before sunrise (~6:30–6:40 a.m.). You’ll catch the start of the dramatic red phase low on the horizon before it sets. A crystal-clear western view is essential!…