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Lunar Blood Moon: Set Your Alarm Tuesday

March 3, 2026

A total lunar eclipse will be visible from the U.S. starting at 3:44 a.m. EST on Tuesday, March 3. The moon turns fully red during totality from 6:04 to 7:03 a.m. EST, but East Coast viewers will see the moon set during this phase. West Coast skywatchers enjoy the full red moon from 3:04 to 4:03 a.m. PST. Learn your exact moonset time and why this blood moon is worth the early alarm.