Full Moon and Lunar Eclipse on March 3, 2026:
The Full Moon in March 2026 occurs on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 6:38 a.m. EST (11:38 a.m. UTC). It is known as the Worm Moon, a traditional name reflecting the thawing of the ground and the return of earthworms in early spring.
This Full Moon coincides with a total lunar eclipse, turning the Moon a striking coppery red or orange—commonly called a "Blood Moon". The eclipse reaches its peak at 6:33 a.m. EST (11:33 UTC), with totality lasting 58 minutes, from 6:04 a.m. to 7:02 a.m. EST.
Visibility: The eclipse is best seen from eastern Asia, Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific region, North and Central America, and parts of western South America.
Not visible in Europe, as the Moon will be below the horizon during the event.
Other Key Moon Phases in March 2026:
Last Quarter: March 11
New Moon: March 19 (in Pisces)
First Quarter: March 25
Best Viewing Tips:
Watch the Moon from 6:04 a.m. EST onward for the full red phase (totality).
No special equipment needed—viewing with the naked eye is safe and effective.
For live coverage, Griffith Observatory will stream the eclipse from 12:37 a.m. to 6:25 a.m. US PT (08:37–14:25 UTC).
When is the next Full Moon after March 2026?
The next Full Moon (the Pink Moon) takes place on April 2, 2026 at 02:12 GMT/UTC — 10:12 PM ET on Apr 1 / 9:12 PM CT / 8:12 PM MT / 7:12 PM PT in the USA, 04:12 CEST in Europe, 1:12 PM AEDT in Australia (Sydney), and 3:12 PM NZDT in New Zealand. You can learn more about the Full Moon in April in our article.
Is there a lunar eclipse during the March 2026 Full Moon?
Yes — the March Full Moon coincides with a total lunar eclipse (“Blood Moon”) on March 2–3, 2026 (the date can shift depending on your time zone). For the full schedule and where it’s visible, see: Blood Moon 2026: visibility map & timeline.
Is the March Full Moon 2026 a Supermoon?
No, the Full Moon on March 3, 2026 is not a Supermoon. The next Supermoon will occur on November 24, 2026 — it will be a Beaver Supermoon.