When Is the Next Lunar Eclipse?
There are at least 2 lunar eclipses each year. Find out when the next one is and if you can see it from your location.
Total lunar eclipse over Santa Fe, USA.
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The next lunar eclipse will be on September 7, 2025.
It will be a spectacular total lunar eclipse where the Earth's umbra, the darkest part of its shadow, completely covers the Moon. Because a totally eclipsed Moon is usually colored red, total lunar eclipses are also called Blood Moons.
A lunar eclipse can be seen from all locations on the night side of Earth.
This eclipse will not be visible in Washington DC, but you can follow it via our real-time animation or live stream.
Next Lunar Eclipse in Washington DC
The next eclipse in Washington DC will be a Total Lunar Eclipse on March 3, 2026, starting at 3:44:25 am local time.
Eclipse preview with time and animation
Check out the local weather forecast to find out if you will have clear skies to view the eclipse!
