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Residents of Southern California will have the opportunity to witness a striking celestial event early Tuesday morning as a total lunar eclipse coincides with March’s full moon. Commonly referred to as a “blood moon,” the phenomenon will be visible across Los Angeles and surrounding areas during the overnight hours of March 3, 2026.
According to NASA, the eclipse will begin shortly after midnight Pacific Time and unfold over several hours. The penumbral phase starts at 12:44 a.m. PT, when the Moon first enters Earth’s outer shadow. The partial eclipse begins at 1:50 a.m. PT, followed by totality at 3:04 a.m. PT. Totality — the period when the Moon is fully immersed in Earth’s shadow and displays its deepest red hue — will last until 4:03 a.m. PT. The partial phase concludes at 5:17 a.m. PT, and the eclipse officially ends at 6:23 a.m. PT.
A total lunar eclipse occurs when Earth aligns directly between the Sun and the full Moon, casting a shadow across the lunar surface. During totality, Earth blocks most direct sunlight from reaching the Moon. However, some sunlight filters through Earth’s atmosphere, which scatters shorter blue wavelengths and allows longer red and orange wavelengths to pass through. This filtered light gives the Moon its dramatic reddish appearance — a visual effect often compared to the glow of simultaneous sunrises and sunsets projected onto the lunar surface.
March’s full moon is traditionally known as the “worm moon,” a name popularized by The Old Farmer's Almanac. The term refers to the time of year when earthworms begin to reappear as the ground thaws in late winter. NASA notes that some Native American tribes associated the name with worm casts visible as frozen soil softens with the changing season.
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Viewing a lunar eclipse requires no special equipment and is completely safe to observe with the naked eye. For optimal visibility, stargazers are encouraged to find a dark location away from city lights. While not necessary, binoculars or a telescope can enhance details and enrich the viewing experience.
Although multiple eclipses occur globally each year, total lunar eclipses are visible from broad regions of Earth and typically happen only once every few years in any given location, making this early morning spectacle a noteworthy event for skywatchers across Southern California.
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