SEATTLE — Mark your calendars, western Washington! On the early morning of March 3, 2026, we will have a front-row seat to a striking celestial event: a total lunar eclipse, also known as a “Blood Moon.” During the peak of the eclipse, the moon will appear deep red and copper as it slips fully into Earth’s shadow. Weather permitting, the entire event will be visible from our region!
When to look up (Pacific Standard Time)
The eclipse will occur overnight Monday into early Tuesday morning, March 3.
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- 12:44 a.m. – The moon begins to dim slightly as the penumbral eclipse starts
- 1:50 a.m. – The partial eclipse begins as Earth’s shadow moves across the moon, gradually darkening its surface
- 3:04 a.m. – Totality begins and the moon turns…