Total Eclipse Visible
Papua New Guinea
| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Total Lunar Eclipse, in Papua New Guinea |
| Start of Penumbral: | Tue, Mar 3, 2026 at 6:44 pm PGT |
| Start of Totality: | Tue, Mar 3, 2026 at 9:04 pm PGT |
| End of Totality: | Tue, Mar 3, 2026 at 10:02 pm PGT |
| End of Penumbral: | Wed, Mar 4, 2026 at 12:23 am PGT | All times shown on this page are local time. |
Mar 3–4, 2026 – Total Lunar Eclipse – Papua New Guinea
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This animation shows the eclipse near Mount Hagen in Papua New Guinea.
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Selection of Cities in Papua New Guinea Where the Totality Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Totality Duration | Avg. Cloud Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arawa, Bougainville | 7:44 pm | 10:33 pm | 1:23 am BST | 3h, 27m, 8s | 79 % | |
| Buka, Bougainville | 7:44 pm | 10:33 pm | 1:23 am BST | 3h, 27m, 8s | 82 % | |
| Lae | 6:44 pm | 9:33 pm | 12:23 am PGT | 3h, 27m, 8s | 76 % | |
| Mount Hagen | 6:44 pm | 9:33 pm | 12:23 am PGT | 3h, 27m, 8s | 82 % | |
| Port Moresby | 6:44 pm | 9:33 pm | 12:23 am PGT | 3h, 27m, 8s | 77 % |
Actual weather forecasts are available from 14 days before the eclipse. Average cloud coverage is based on data since 2000.
Eclipses Visible in Papua New Guinea
| Eclipse Visibility from Papua New Guinea | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2025 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Sep 8, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 3–4, 2026 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 17, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Jul 7, 2028 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Papua New Guinea, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |
Next total solar eclipse in Papua New Guinea