Mar 3, 2026 at 7:32 pm
Near max in South Point
| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse in South Point, British Indian Ocean Territory |
| Begins: | Tue, Mar 3, 2026 at 7:28 pm |
| Maximum: | Tue, Mar 3, 2026 at 7:30 pm -0.207 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 — South Point
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The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below.
| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:44 pm Tue, Mar 3 | Not directly visible | Penumbral Eclipse begins Below horizon |  89° | -68.5° |
| 3:50 pm Tue, Mar 3 | Not directly visible | Partial Eclipse begins Below horizon | 88° | -52.9° |
| 5:04 pm Tue, Mar 3 | Not directly visible | Total Eclipse begins Below horizon | 87° | -35.2° |
| 5:33 pm Tue, Mar 3 | Not directly visible | Maximum Eclipse Below horizon | 86° | -28.3° |
| 6:02 pm Tue, Mar 3 | Not directly visible | Total Eclipse ends Below horizon | 86° | -21.3° |
| 7:17 pm Tue, Mar 3 | Not directly visible | Partial Eclipse ends Below horizon | 84° | -3.2° |
| 7:28 pm Tue, Mar 3 | Rising | Moonrise Rising | 84° | -0.2° |
| 7:30 pm Tue, Mar 3 | Maximum in South Point This is the moment when the eclipse reaches its greatest magnitude while the entire Moon is above the horizon in South Point. The true maximum point of this eclipse cannot be seen in South Point 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. | 83° | 0.2° | |
| 8:23 pm Tue, Mar 3 | Penumbral Eclipse ends The Earth's penumbra ends. | 82° | 12.3° |
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 80% of the time (since 2000).
Countdown until eclipse begins
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in South Point
| Eclipse Visibility From South Point | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2024 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Sep 7–8, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| 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 |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in South Point, or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted. |