| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Total Lunar Eclipse, in South Australia, Australia |
| Start of Penumbral: | Tue, Mar 3, 2026 at 6:56 pm AEST |
| Start of Totality: | Tue, Mar 3, 2026 at 9:34 pm ACDT |
| End of Totality: | Tue, Mar 3, 2026 at 10:32 pm ACDT |
| End of Penumbral: | Wed, Mar 4, 2026 at 12:53 am ACDT | All times shown on this page are local time. (Note: more than one time zone is listed.) |
Mar 3–4, 2026 – Total Lunar Eclipse – South Australia
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This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each city,
Selection of Cities in South Australia Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Totality Duration | Avg. Cloud Cover | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide | 7:14 pm | 10:03 pm | 12:53 am ACDT | 3h, 27m, 8s | 38 % |  | |
| Ceduna | 7:14 pm | 10:03 pm | 12:53 am ACDT | 3h, 27m, 8s | 38 % |  | |
| Coober Pedy | 7:14 pm | 10:03 pm | 12:53 am ACDT | 3h, 27m, 8s | 22 % |  | |
| Mount Gambier | 7:14 pm | 10:03 pm | 12:53 am ACDT | 3h, 27m, 8s | 61 % | | |
| Oodnadatta | 7:14 pm | 10:03 pm | 12:53 am ACDT | 3h, 27m, 8s | 24 % | | |
| Port Lincoln | 7:14 pm | 10:03 pm | 12:53 am ACDT | 3h, 27m, 8s | 54 % | | |
| Whyalla | 7:14 pm | 10:03 pm | 12:53 am ACDT | 3h, 27m, 8s | 29 % | |
All times shown on this page are local time.
Eclipses Visible in South Australia
| Eclipse Visibility from South Australia | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Jul 7, 2028 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Jul 22, 2028 Total Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Jan 1, 2029 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Dec 21, 2029 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in South Australia. |
Next total solar eclipse in South Australia