Mar 3, 2026 at 7:32 pm
Near max in Île Boddam
| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse in Île Boddam, British Indian Ocean Territory |
| Begins: | Tue, Mar 3, 2026 at 7:28 pm |
| Maximum: | Tue, Mar 3, 2026 at 7:30 pm -0.208 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Tue, Mar 3, 2026 at 8:23 pm |
| Duration: | 55 minutes | All times shown on this page are local time. |
March 3, 2026 — Total Lunar Eclipse — Île Boddam
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| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:44 pm Tue, Mar 3 | Not directly visible | Penumbral Eclipse begins Below horizon |  84° | -68.6° |
| 3:50 pm Tue, Mar 3 | Not directly visible | Partial Eclipse begins Below horizon | 85° | -53.1° |
| 5:04 pm Tue, Mar 3 | Not directly visible | Total Eclipse begins Below horizon | 85° | -35.3° |
| 5:33 pm Tue, Mar 3 | Not directly visible | Maximum Eclipse Below horizon | 85° | -28.4° |
| 6:02 pm Tue, Mar 3 | Not directly visible | Total Eclipse ends Below horizon | 85° | -21.4° |
| 7:17 pm Tue, Mar 3 | Not directly visible | Partial Eclipse ends Below horizon | 84° | -3.3° |
| 7:28 pm Tue, Mar 3 | Rising | Moonrise Rising | 84° | -0.2° |
| 7:30 pm Tue, Mar 3 | Maximum in Île Boddam This is the moment when the eclipse reaches its greatest magnitude while the entire Moon is above the horizon in Île Boddam. The true maximum point of this eclipse cannot be seen in Île Boddam because the Moon is below the horizon at that time. Since the Moon is near the horizon at this time, we recommend going to a high point or finding an unobstructed area with free sight to East for the best view of the eclipse. | 84° | 0.2° | |
| 8:23 pm Tue, Mar 3 | Penumbral Eclipse ends The Earth's penumbra ends. | 82° | 12.4° |
How to use altitude & direction to find in the sky
The curvature of the shadow's path and the apparent rotation of the Moon's disk is due to the Earth's rotation.
Cloud Coverage (Mar 3)
In the past, this day was cloudy 67% of the time (since 2000).
Countdown until eclipse begins
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in Île Boddam
| Eclipse Visibility From Île Boddam | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2026 Partial Solar Eclipse | Annular Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 3, 2026 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Feb 21, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 2, 2027 Total Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Jul 6–7, 2028 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Île Boddam, or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted. |
Next total solar eclipse visible in Île Boddam