| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Total Lunar Eclipse, in Northern Territory, Australia |
| Start of Penumbral: | Tue, Mar 3, 2026 at 7:03 pm AEST |
| Start of Totality: | Tue, Mar 3, 2026 at 8:34 pm ACST |
| End of Totality: | Tue, Mar 3, 2026 at 9:32 pm ACST |
| End of Penumbral: | Tue, Mar 3, 2026 at 11:53 pm ACST | All times shown on this page are local time. (Note: more than one time zone is listed.) |
Mar 3, 2026 – Total Lunar Eclipse – Northern Territory
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This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each city,
Selection of Cities in Northern Territory Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Totality Duration | Avg. Cloud Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Springs | 6:14 pm | 9:03 pm | 11:53 pm ACST | 3h, 27m, 8s | 34 % | |
| Curtin Springs | 6:14 pm | 9:03 pm | 11:53 pm ACST | 3h, 27m, 8s | 34 % | |
| Darwin | 6:14 pm | 9:03 pm | 11:53 pm ACST | 3h, 27m, 8s | 72 % | |
| Katherine | 6:14 pm | 9:03 pm | 11:53 pm ACST | 3h, 27m, 8s | 87 % | |
| Tennant Creek | 6:14 pm | 9:03 pm | 11:53 pm ACST | 3h, 27m, 8s | 54 % | |
| Uluru | 6:14 pm | 9:03 pm | 11:53 pm ACST | 3h, 27m, 8s | 37 % |
All times shown on this page are local time.
Eclipses Visible in Northern Territory
| Eclipse Visibility from Northern Territory | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2025 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Sep 8, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 3, 2026 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Feb 21, 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 Northern Territory, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |
Next total solar eclipse in Northern Territory