| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Partial Lunar Eclipse in São Gabriel da Cachoeira, Amazonas |
| Begins: | Tue, Mar 3, 2026 at 4:44 am |
| Maximum: | Tue, Mar 3, 2026 at 6:35 am 0.655 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Tue, Mar 3, 2026 at 6:37 am |
| Duration: | 1 hour, 53 minutes | All times shown on this page are local time. |
March 3, 2026 — Total Lunar Eclipse — São Gabriel da Cachoeira
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like in São Gabriel da Cachoeira. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below. All times are local time (AMT) for São Gabriel da Cachoeira.
| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:44 am Tue, Mar 3 | Penumbral Eclipse begins The Earth's penumbra start touching the Moon's face. |  278° | 26.4° | |
| 5:50 am Tue, Mar 3 | Partial Eclipse begins Partial moon eclipse starts - moon is getting red. | 277° | 10.6° | |
| 6:35 am Tue, Mar 3 | Maximum in São Gabriel da Cachoeira This is the moment when the eclipse reaches its greatest magnitude while the entire Moon is above the horizon in São Gabriel da Cachoeira. The true maximum point of this eclipse cannot be seen in São Gabriel da Cachoeira 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 West for the best view of the eclipse. | 276° | 0.2° | |
| 6:37 am Tue, Mar 3 | Setting | Moonset Setting, but the combination of a very low moon and the total eclipse phase makes the Moon so dim before it sets, that it might disappear from view some time before it sets. | 276° | -0.2° |
| 7:04 am Tue, Mar 3 | Not directly visible | Total Eclipse begins Below horizon | 276° | -7.4° |
| 7:33 am Tue, Mar 3 | Not directly visible | Maximum Eclipse Below horizon | 276° | -14.4° |
| 8:02 am Tue, Mar 3 | Not directly visible | Total Eclipse ends Below horizon | 276° | -21.4° |
| 9:17 am Tue, Mar 3 | Not directly visible | Partial Eclipse ends Below horizon | 277° | -39.1° |
| 10:23 am Tue, Mar 3 | Not directly visible | Penumbral Eclipse ends Below horizon | 279° | -54.8° |
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.
The total phase of this lunar eclipse is not visible in São Gabriel da Cachoeira, but it can be observed there as a partial lunar eclipse.
Cloud Coverage (Mar 3)
In the past, this day was cloudy 85% of the time (since 2000).
Countdown until eclipse begins
540Days 22Hrs 8Mins 46SecsSão Gabriel da Cachoeira Eclipse Countdown
Lunar Eclipses
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- Total Lunar Eclipse
- Why Does the Moon Turn Red?
- Partial Lunar Eclipse
- Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
- Can I See a Lunar Eclipse?
- Blood Moon - Total Lunar Eclipse
- Eclipse Seasons
- What Is a Tetrad?
- Magnitude of Eclipses
- Accuracy of Our Eclipse Calculations
- Why Two Dates for a Lunar Eclipse?
Eclipses and Transits Visible in São Gabriel da Cachoeira
| Eclipse Visibility From São Gabriel da Cachoeira | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17–18, 2024 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 13–14, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 3, 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 27–28, 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Feb 20, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in São Gabriel da Cachoeira, or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted. |