| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Total Lunar Eclipse, in Tasmania, Australia |
| Start of Penumbral: | Tue, Mar 3, 2026 at 7:44 pm AEDT |
| Start of Totality: | Tue, Mar 3, 2026 at 10:04 pm AEDT |
| End of Totality: | Tue, Mar 3, 2026 at 11:02 pm AEDT |
| End of Penumbral: | Wed, Mar 4, 2026 at 1:23 am AEDT | All times shown on this page are local time. |
Mar 3–4, 2026 – Total Lunar Eclipse – Tasmania
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Lunar Eclipses
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This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each city,
Selection of Cities in Tasmania Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Totality Duration | Avg. Cloud Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Currie | 7:44 pm | 10:33 pm | 1:23 am AEDT | 3h, 27m, 8s | 71 % | |
| Hobart | 7:44 pm | 10:33 pm | 1:23 am AEDT | 3h, 27m, 8s | 65 % | |
| Launceston | 7:44 pm | 10:33 pm | 1:23 am AEDT | 3h, 27m, 8s | 48 % | |
| Macquarie Island | 7:44 pm | 10:33 pm | 1:23 am AEDT | 3h, 27m, 8s | 91 % |
All times shown on this page are local time.
Eclipses Visible in Tasmania
| Eclipse Visibility from Tasmania | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2025 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Sep 8, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Sep 22, 2025 Partial Solar Eclipse | Partial Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 3–4, 2026 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 17, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Tasmania, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |