Penumbral Eclipse Visible
British Indian Ocean Territory
| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse, in British Indian Ocean Territory |
| Start of Penumbral: | Tue, Mar 3, 2026 at 7:28 pm IOT |
| Start of Totality: | Not visible from British Indian Ocean Territory |
| End of Totality: | Not visible from British Indian Ocean Territory |
| End of Penumbral: | Tue, Mar 3, 2026 at 8:23 pm IOT | All times shown on this page are local time. |
Mar 3, 2026 – Penumbral Lunar Eclipse – British Indian Ocean Territory
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This animation shows the eclipse near Diego Garcia in British Indian Ocean Territory.
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This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each city,
Selection of Cities in British Indian Ocean Territory Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Avg. Cloud Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diego Garcia | 2:44 pm | 7:30 pm | 8:23 pm IOT | 72 % |
All times shown on this page are local time.
Eclipses Visible in British Indian Ocean Territory
| Eclipse Visibility from British Indian Ocean Territory | 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 British Indian Ocean Territory, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |
Next total solar eclipse in British Indian Ocean Territory