We’re getting close to seeing the next lunar eclipse. Millions of people across the nation will be able to watch a rare total lunar eclipse when the full moon slips behind the darkest part of the Earth’s shadow.
But when will we see the pending “worm moon,” which will be North America’s lone lunar eclipse of 2026? And how do New Yorkers go about seeing the celestial event?
When is the lunar eclipse?
New Yorkers will be able to see the eclipse starting at 3:44 a.m. ET on Tuesday, March 3, according to NASA. During the night, you’ll see the moon in a reddish hue, or a blood moon.
That coincides with when the full Worm Moon will appear in the sky.
When will we see the Worm Moon?
The full Worm Moon will make its appearance on Tuesday, March 3, and will reach peak illumination at 6:38 a.m. ET, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac.
The two celestial events this month will cause the moon to slowly darken and turn a coppery red.
According to Space.com, in the eastern U.S. the moon will set while fully eclipsed, disappearing into Earth’s shadow near the horizon.
What time can you see the total lunar eclipse in New York?
Timing of the eclipse for folks on the East Coast – including New Yorkers – is not ideal. You should be able to see the eclipse starting at 3:44 a.m. ET on Tuesday, March 3, according to NASA. During the night, you’ll see the moon in a reddish hue, or a blood moon.
Totality lasts for nearly an hour before the moon begins to emerge from behind Earth’s shadow, according to timeanddate.com. As the moon moves into Earth’s shadow, also known as the umbra, it appears red-orange or a “ghostly copper color,” hence its name: blood moon, NASA says.
What will you see during the total lunar eclipse?
From start to finish, a total lunar eclipse is a magnificent sight to behold. The entire eclipse will last nearly six hours and should be visible in North America, South America, Eastern Europe, Asia, Australia and Antarctica.
Here’s what New Yorkers will see during the event, according to NASA:
Countdown clock to 2026 total lunar eclipse
If you live in the U.S., you will be able to see the eclipse starting at 3:44 a.m. ET Tuesday, March 3.
Below is a countdown clock for the 2026 total lunar eclipse.
Contributing: USA Today Network
This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: When to see the 2026 total lunar eclipse in NY: Exact times and what to expect
Reporting by Victoria E. Freile, New York Connect Team / Rockland/Westchester Journal News
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