| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse in Port-aux-Francais, Kerguelen |
| Begins: | Tue, Mar 3, 2026 at 7:02 pm |
| Maximum: | Tue, Mar 3, 2026 at 7:05 pm -0.758 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Tue, Mar 3, 2026 at 7:23 pm |
| Duration: | 21 minutes | All times shown on this page are local time. |
March 3, 2026 — Total Lunar Eclipse — Port-aux-Francais
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like in Port-aux-Francais. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below. All times are local time (TFT) for Port-aux-Francais.
| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:44 pm Tue, Mar 3 | Not directly visible | Penumbral Eclipse begins Below horizon |  151° | -45.3° |
| 2:50 pm Tue, Mar 3 | Not directly visible | Partial Eclipse begins Below horizon | 132° | -38.7° |
| 4:04 pm Tue, Mar 3 | Not directly visible | Total Eclipse begins Below horizon | 114° | -28.8° |
| 4:33 pm Tue, Mar 3 | Not directly visible | Maximum Eclipse Below horizon | 108° | -24.4° |
| 5:02 pm Tue, Mar 3 | Not directly visible | Total Eclipse ends Below horizon | 102° | -20.0° |
| 6:17 pm Tue, Mar 3 | Not directly visible | Partial Eclipse ends Below horizon | 89° | -8.1° |
| 7:02 pm Tue, Mar 3 | Rising | Moonrise Rising | 80° | -0.2° |
| 7:05 pm Tue, Mar 3 | Maximum in Port-aux-Francais This is the moment when the eclipse reaches its greatest magnitude while the entire Moon is above the horizon in Port-aux-Francais. The true maximum point of this eclipse cannot be seen in Port-aux-Francais 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 East for the best view of the eclipse. | 80° | 0.2° | |
| 7:23 pm Tue, Mar 3 | Penumbral Eclipse ends The Earth's penumbra ends. Moon close to horizon, so make sure you have free sight to East-northeast. | 77° | 2.7° |
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 Port-aux-Francais, but it can be observed there as a penumbral lunar eclipse. A penumbral lunar eclipse can be a bit hard to see as the shadowed part is only a little bit fainter than the rest of the Moon.
Cloud Coverage (Mar 3)
In the past, this day was cloudy 81% of the time (since 2000).
Countdown until eclipse begins
666Days 9Hrs 11Mins 29SecsPort-aux-Francais Eclipse Countdown
Lunar Eclipses
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- Magnitude of Eclipses
- Accuracy of Our Eclipse Calculations
- Why Two Dates for a Lunar Eclipse?
Eclipses and Transits Visible in Port-aux-Francais
| Eclipse Visibility From Port-aux-Francais | 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 |  | |
| Aug 28, 2026 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Port-aux-Francais, or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted. |
Next total solar eclipse visible in Port-aux-Francais