The next total lunar eclipse is March 3, 2026 — and we’re over the moon.
Why the cause for celebration? The moon will slip entirely through Earth’s shadow – the umbra – and turn a ghostly copper color.
The total lunar eclipse in March 2026 will be visible across much of North America and South America and many regions beyond, including Europe and the United Kingdom. It also will be visible to the Sunshine State (at night, of course!).
In Florida, we can best see this natural phenomenon between 3:44 and 6:30 a.m. EST.
What time is the total lunar eclipse, and what can we (potentially) see in Florida? A rare “blood moon” lunar eclipse will be visible March 3, 2026, weather permitting.
Here’s a list of best times to see the total lunar eclipse in Florida for max viewing (when the moon is closest to the center of the shadow) and other things to know about lunar eclipses and the blood moon.
What will total lunar eclipse look like in Florida? Photos of lunar eclipse in Florida, blood moon, other super moons
The total lunar eclipse, sometimes called a blood moon, will be visible in Florida. This story contains an alphabetical roundup of what time to look up in various Florida cities. No eclipse glasses needed!
When is the 2026 total lunar eclipse? What time does lunar eclipse start? What time does lunar eclipse end?
What time is total lunar eclipse 2026 visible in Boynton Beach, Florida?
According to timeanddate.com, the total lunar eclipse could be visible in Boynton Beach, Florida, from 3:44 a.m. to 6:43 a.m. ET Tuesday, March 3, 2026, with max viewing at 6:33 a.m. ET.
What time is total lunar eclipse 2026 visible in Cape Coral, Florida?
According to timeanddate.com, the total lunar eclipse could be fully visible in Cape Coral, Florida, from 3:44 a.m. to 6:51 a.m. ET Tuesday, March 3, 2026, with max viewing at 6:33 a.m. ET.
What time is total lunar eclipse 2026 visible in Clearwater, Florida?
According to timeanddate.com, the total lunar eclipse could be fully visible in Clearwater, Florida, from 3:44 a.m. to 6:55 a.m. ET Tuesday, March 3, 2026, with max viewing at 6:33 a.m. ET.
What time is total lunar eclipse 2026 visible in Daytona Beach, Florida?
According to timeanddate.com, the total lunar eclipse could be fully visible in Daytona Beach, Florida, from 3:44 a.m. to 6:49 a.m. ET Tuesday, March 3, 2026, with max viewing at 6:33 a.m. ET.
What time is total lunar eclipse 2026 visible in Delray Beach, Florida?
According to timeanddate.com, the total lunar eclipse could be visible in Delray Beach, Florida, from 3:44 a.m. to 6:43 a.m. ET Tuesday, March 3, 2026, with max viewing at 6:33 a.m. ET.
What time is total lunar eclipse 2026 visible in Fort Lauderdale, Florida?
According to timeanddate.com, the total lunar eclipse could be fully visible in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, from 3:44 a.m. to 6:44 a.m. ET Tuesday, March 3, 2026, with max viewing at 6:33 a.m. ET.
What time is total lunar eclipse 2026 visible in Fort Myers, Florida?
According to timeanddate.com, the total lunar eclipse could be fully visible in Fort Myers, Florida, from 3:44 a.m. to 6:51 a.m. ET Tuesday, March 3, 2026, with max viewing at 6:33 a.m. ET.
What time is total lunar eclipse 2026 visible in Gainesville, Florida?
According to timeanddate.com, the total lunar eclipse could be fully visible in Gainesville, Florida, from 3:44 a.m. to 6:54 a.m. ET Tuesday, March 3, 2026, with max viewing at 6:33 a.m. ET.
What time is total lunar eclipse 2026 visible in Jacksonville, Florida?
According to timeanddate.com, the total lunar eclipse could be fully visible in Jacksonville, Florida, from 3:44 a.m. to 6:52 a.m. ET Tuesday, March 3, 2026, with max viewing at 6:33 a.m. ET.
What time is total lunar eclipse 2026 visible in Jensen Beach, Florida?
According to timeanddate.com, the total lunar eclipse could be visible in Jensen Beach, Florida, from 3:44 a.m. to 6:44 a.m. ET Tuesday, March 3, 2026, with max viewing at 6:33 a.m. ET.
What time is total lunar eclipse 2026 visible in Jupiter, Florida?
According to timeanddate.com, the total lunar eclipse could be visible in Jupiter, Florida, from 3:44 a.m. to 6:44 a.m. ET Tuesday, March 3, 2026, with max viewing at 6:33 a.m. ET.
What time is total lunar eclipse 2026 visible in Lakeland, Florida?
According to timeanddate.com, the total lunar eclipse could be fully visible in Lakeland, Florida, from 3:44 a.m. to 6:52 a.m. ET Tuesday, March 3, 2026, with max viewing at 6:33 a.m. ET.
What time is total lunar eclipse 2026 visible in Lake Worth Beach, Florida?
According to timeanddate.com, the total lunar eclipse could be visible in Lake Worth Beach, Florida, from 3:44 a.m. to 6:44 a.m. ET Tuesday, March 3, 2026, with max viewing at 6:33 a.m. ET.
What time is total lunar eclipse 2026 visible in Melbourne, Florida?
According to timeanddate.com, the total lunar eclipse would be fully visible in Melbourne, Florida, from 3:44 a.m. to 6:47 a.m. ET Tuesday, March 3, 2026, with max viewing at 6:33 a.m. ET.
What time is total lunar eclipse 2026 visible in Miami, Florida?
According to timeanddate.com, the total lunar eclipse would be fully visible in Miami, Florida, from 3:44 a.m. to 6:44 a.m. ET Tuesday, March 3, 2026, with max viewing at 6:33 a.m. ET.
What time is total lunar eclipse 2026 visible in Naples, Florida?
According to timeanddate.com, the total lunar eclipse could be fully visible in Naples, Florida, from 3:44 a.m. to 6:50 a.m. ET Tuesday, March 3, 2026, with max viewing at 6:33 a.m. ET.
What time is total lunar eclipse 2026 visible in Ocala, Florida?
According to timeanddate.com, the total lunar eclipse could be fully visible in Ocala, Florida, from 3:44 a.m. to 6:53 a.m. ET Tuesday, March 3, 2026, with max viewing at 6:33 a.m. ET.
What time is total lunar eclipse 2026 visible in Orlando, Florida?
According to timeanddate.com, the total lunar eclipse could be fully visible in Orlando, Florida, from 3:44 a.m. to 6:50 a.m. ET Tuesday, March 3, 2026, with max viewing at 6:33 a.m. ET.
What time is total lunar eclipse 2026 visible in Palm Beach, Florida, near Mar-a-Lago?
According to timeanddate.com, the total lunar eclipse could be visible in Palm Beach, Florida, from 3:44 a.m. to 6:43 a.m. ET Tuesday, March 3, 2026, with max viewing at 6:33 a.m. ET.
What time is total lunar eclipse 2026 visible in Panama City, Florida?
Panama City, which is part of the Florida Panhandle, is in the Central Time Zone.
According to timeanddate.com, the total lunar eclipse could be fully visible in Panama City, Florida, from 2:44 a.m. to 6:08 a.m. CT Tuesday, March 3, 2026, with max viewing at 5:33 a.m. CT.
What time is total lunar eclipse 2026 visible in Pensacola, Florida?
Pensacola, which is part of the Florida Panhandle, is in the Central Time Zone.
According to timeanddate.com, the total lunar eclipse could be fully visible in Pensacola, Florida, from 2:44 a.m. to 6:15 a.m. CT Tuesday, March 3, 2026, with max viewing at 5:33 a.m. CT.
What time is total lunar eclipse 2026 visible in Port St. Lucie, Florida?
According to timeanddate.com, the total lunar eclipse could be fully visible in Port St. Lucie, Florida, from 3:44 a.m. to 6:45 a.m. ET Tuesday, March 3, 2026, with max viewing at 6:33 a.m. ET.
What time is total lunar eclipse 2026 visible in Sarasota, Florida?
According to timeanddate.com, the total lunar eclipse could be fully visible in Sarasota, Florida, from 3:44 a.m. to 6:54 a.m. ET Tuesday, March 3, 2026, with max viewing at 6:33 a.m. ET.
What time is total lunar eclipse 2026 visible from Tallahassee, Florida?
According to timeanddate.com, the total lunar eclipse could be fully visible in Tallahassee, Florida, from 3:44 a.m. to 7:03 a.m. ET Tuesday, March 3, 2026, with max viewing at 6:33 a.m. ET.
What time is total lunar eclipse 2026 visible in Tampa, Florida?
According to timeanddate.com, the total lunar eclipse could be fully visible in Tampa, Florida, from 3:44 a.m. to 6:54 a.m. ET Tuesday, March 3, 2026, with max viewing at 6:33 a.m. ET.
What time is total lunar eclipse 2026 visible in Vero Beach, Florida?
According to timeanddate.com, the total lunar eclipse could be fully visible in Vero Beach, Florida, from 3:44 a.m. to 6:45 a.m. ET Tuesday, March 3, 2026, with max viewing at 6:33 a.m. ET.
What time is total lunar eclipse 2026 visible in West Palm Beach, Florida?
According to timeanddate.com, the total lunar eclipse could be fully visible in West Palm Beach, Florida, from 3:44 a.m. to 6:44 a.m. ET Tuesday, March 3, 2026, with max viewing at 6:33 a.m. ET.
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