Fresh off the Feb. 28 “planet parade,” Wisconsin residents will have a chance to see the next full moon and first total lunar eclipse of 2026.
March kicks off with the celestial display as a lunar eclipse is expected to reach totality alongside a full moon overnight Monday, March 2 into Tuesday, March 3.
Here’s what Wisconsin residents should know about the upcoming full moon and lunar eclipse.
When is the total lunar eclipse?
The total lunar eclipse will occur in the “early morning hours” of March 3, according to NASA.
Will the March 3 total lunar eclipse be visible in Wisconsin?
Yes. The March 3 “blood moon” will be visible in Wisconsin, according to timeanddate.com.
What time is the March 3 total lunar eclipse in Wisconsin?
The eclipse will reach totality at 5:04 a.m. CT, and that will last until 6:03 a.m. CT, according to NASA.
Where else will the March 3 total lunar eclipse be visible?
In addition to North America, timeanddate.com says the total lunar eclipse will be visible in Europe, Asia, Australia and South America.
What is a total lunar eclipse?
Lunar eclipses occur when the moon moves through the Earth’s shadow while aligning with our planet and the sun, according to NASA.
In a total lunar eclipse, the entire moon moves into the innermost part of the planet’s shadow and blocks it completely from the sun, NASA says.
When is the next full moon?
March’s full moon, dubbed the Worm Moon, also falls on March 3.
When are full moons in 2026?
Here is the 2026 full moon schedule:
What are the best places in Wisconsin to see the March 3 total lunar eclipse and full moon?
Here is a list of Wisconsin locations that could offer some of the best views of the night sky.
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: When is the ‘blood moon’ eclipse? How to see March 3 celestial event in Wisconsin
Reporting by Cailey Gleeson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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