| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Total Lunar Eclipse, in Otago, 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 – Otago
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This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each city,
Selection of Cities in Otago Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Totality Duration | Avg. Cloud Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunedin | 9:44 pm | 12:33 am | 3:23 am NZDT | 3h, 27m, 8s | 74 % | |
| Oamaru | 9:44 pm | 12:33 am | 3:23 am NZDT | 3h, 27m, 8s | 65 % | |
| Queenstown | 9:44 pm | 12:33 am | 3:23 am NZDT | 3h, 27m, 8s | 63 % | |
| Ranfurly | 9:44 pm | 12:33 am | 3:23 am NZDT | 3h, 27m, 8s | 65 % |
All times shown on this page are local time.
Eclipses Visible in Otago
| Eclipse Visibility from Otago | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3–4, 2026 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 28, 2026 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 17, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Jul 7, 2028 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Jul 22, 2028 Total Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Otago, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |
Next total solar eclipse in Otago