| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Total Lunar Eclipse, in Queensland, Australia |
| Start of Penumbral: | Tue, Mar 3, 2026 at 6:44 pm AEST |
| Start of Totality: | Tue, Mar 3, 2026 at 9:04 pm AEST |
| End of Totality: | Tue, Mar 3, 2026 at 10:02 pm AEST |
| End of Penumbral: | Wed, Mar 4, 2026 at 12:23 am AEST | All times shown on this page are local time. |
Mar 3–4, 2026 – Total Lunar Eclipse – Queensland
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This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each city,
Selection of Cities in Queensland Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Totality Duration | Avg. Cloud Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane | 6:44 pm | 9:33 pm | 12:23 am AEST | 3h, 27m, 8s | 74 % | |
| Cairns | 6:44 pm | 9:33 pm | 12:23 am AEST | 3h, 27m, 8s | 76 % | |
| Gold Coast | 6:44 pm | 9:33 pm | 12:23 am AEST | 3h, 27m, 8s | 58 % | |
| Mackay | 6:44 pm | 9:33 pm | 12:23 am AEST | 3h, 27m, 8s | 76 % | |
| Sunshine Coast | 6:44 pm | 9:33 pm | 12:23 am AEST | 3h, 27m, 8s | 69 % | |
| Toowoomba | 6:44 pm | 9:33 pm | 12:23 am AEST | 3h, 27m, 8s | 55 % | |
| Townsville | 6:44 pm | 9:33 pm | 12:23 am AEST | 3h, 27m, 8s | 57 % |
All times shown on this page are local time.
Eclipses Visible in Queensland
| Eclipse Visibility from Queensland | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2025 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Sep 8, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Sep 22, 2025 Partial Solar Eclipse | Partial Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 3–4, 2026 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 17, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Queensland, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |
Next total solar eclipse in Queensland