Residents of the RadioOnTheGo listening area who are up early Tuesday morning, March 3, 2026, will have a chance to see a total lunar eclipse, often called a blood moon because the full moon can take on a reddish hue as it passes through Earth’s shadow.
The eclipse will begin in the predawn hours, with totality expected roughly between 5:04 and 6:02 a.m. The most dramatic phase occurs during totality, when the moon is fully covered by Earth’s shadow and appears red. The moon will gradually brighten as it moves out of the shadow, with the event concluding shortly after sunrise.
Unlike a solar eclipse, a lunar eclipse is safe to view with the naked eye and does not require special glasses. Binoculars or a small telescope can enhance the view. The best viewing conditions will be under clear skies with an unobstructed view to the southeast before sunrise. If skies remain clear, early risers could see the moon shift from its usual bright white glow to a deep red hue before daylight takes over.
