| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Total Lunar Eclipse, in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand |
| Start of Penumbral: | Tue, Mar 3, 2026 at 9:44 pm NZDT |
| Start of Totality: | Wed, Mar 4, 2026 at 12:04 am NZDT |
| End of Totality: | Wed, Mar 4, 2026 at 1:02 am NZDT |
| End of Penumbral: | Wed, Mar 4, 2026 at 3:23 am NZDT | All times shown on this page are local time. |
Mar 3–4, 2026 – Total Lunar Eclipse – Bay of Plenty
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This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each city,
Selection of Cities in Bay of Plenty Where the Eclipse Is Visible
Eclipses Visible in Bay of Plenty
| Eclipse Visibility from Bay of Plenty | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2024 Partial Solar Eclipse | Annular Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 14, 2025 Total 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 |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Bay of Plenty, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |
Next total solar eclipse in Bay of Plenty