| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse in Serra do Matão, Pará |
| Begins: | Tue, Mar 3, 2026 at 4:44 am |
| Maximum: | Tue, Mar 3, 2026 at 5:17 am -0.499 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Tue, Mar 3, 2026 at 5:26 am |
| Duration: | 42 minutes | All times shown on this page are local time. |
March 3, 2026 — Total Lunar Eclipse — Serra do Matão
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| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:44 am Tue, Mar 3 | Penumbral Eclipse begins The Earth's penumbra start touching the Moon's face. |  279° | 9.3° | |
| 5:17 am Tue, Mar 3 | Maximum in Serra do Matão This is the moment when the eclipse reaches its greatest magnitude while the entire Moon is above the horizon in Serra do Matão. The true maximum point of this eclipse cannot be seen in Serra do Matão because the Moon is below the horizon at that time. Moon close to horizon, so make sure you have free sight to West. | 277° | 1.6° | |
| 5:26 am Tue, Mar 3 | Setting | Moonset Setting | 277° | -0.2° |
| 5:50 am Tue, Mar 3 | Not directly visible | Partial Eclipse begins Below horizon | 276° | -6.3° |
| 7:04 am Tue, Mar 3 | Not directly visible | Total Eclipse begins Below horizon | 273° | -24.0° |
| 7:33 am Tue, Mar 3 | Not directly visible | Maximum Eclipse Below horizon | 271° | -30.9° |
| 8:02 am Tue, Mar 3 | Not directly visible | Total Eclipse ends Below horizon | 270° | -37.7° |
| 9:17 am Tue, Mar 3 | Not directly visible | Partial Eclipse ends Below horizon | 266° | -55.3° |
| 10:23 am Tue, Mar 3 | Not directly visible | Penumbral Eclipse ends Below horizon | 260° | -70.6° |
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 92% of the time (since 2000).
Countdown until eclipse begins
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in Serra do Matão
| Eclipse Visibility From Serra do Matão | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2026 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 27–28, 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Feb 6, 2027 Partial Solar Eclipse | Annular Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Feb 20, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 17, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Serra do Matão, or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted. |