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India to Witness Blood Moon Eclipse on March 3, 2026
✍️ Goodreturns
🗓 14 Jul 2026, 03:19 PM
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A total lunar eclipse, popularly called the Blood Moon, will be visible across India on March 3, 2026, with key timings and auspicious periods noted for observers.
A total lunar eclipse, known as the Blood Moon, is scheduled for March 3, 2026, and will be visible from most parts of India. The eclipse begins when the Moon enters the Earth's umbra at 10:12 UTC, corresponding to 15:42 IST, and reaches maximum eclipse at 10:45 UTC (16:15 IST). It will complete at 11:18 UTC (16:48 IST).
Observers can expect a reddish hue as the Moon passes through the Earth's shadow, a phenomenon that has fascinated astronomers and the public alike.
The eclipse is considered a sutak kaal, a period deemed inauspicious for certain activities.
Astronomers advise people to use proper eye protection if they wish to view the event directly, and to enjoy the spectacle through binoculars or telescopes instead.
Observers can expect a reddish hue as the Moon passes through the Earth's shadow, a phenomenon that has fascinated astronomers and the public alike.
The eclipse is considered a sutak kaal, a period deemed inauspicious for certain activities.
Astronomers advise people to use proper eye protection if they wish to view the event directly, and to enjoy the spectacle through binoculars or telescopes instead.