Blood Moon 2026: First Total Lunar Eclipse of the Year; Know Date, Time & Visibility

The first total lunar eclipse of the year is soon to happen. One of the year’s most stunning celestial phenomena is anticipated to be the Blood Moon of 2026. On March 2, the Moon will likely turn red for about 82 minutes during this complete lunar eclipse. Everything you need to know, including the causes of a Blood Moon and the ideal times and places to see it, is listed below.

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This is a special event, no one could miss this one. At 17:32 IST, that is, 5:32 pm, you can watch this worldwide occurrence. The duration is estimated at 82 minutes, as stated above. At sunset, you can anticipate a breathtaking scene. The eclipse is predicted to begin in India at 6:22 pm on March 2, according to media reports.

Visibility: 

The entire lunar eclipse is visible from certain regions of Asia, Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands and Antarctica. The view will be visible in most of India, including New Delhi, Bangalore, Lucknow, Kolkata, Chennai, Mumbai, Pune, Goa and other cities.

What is Blood Moon?

When the Earth comes between the Sun and the moon, it casts a shadow on the moon, resulting in a blood moon, which is a complete lunar eclipse. The sun’s rays, which transform our atmosphere into a blood moon by giving it a rich red tint, pass through it, according to the reports.