If there’s one thing space lovers and star gazers can be excited about in 2026, it’s the opportunity to see the Blood Moon in full eclipse – the last time folks will be able to see it for another three years.
Houstonians are among those who have a chance to witness this phenomenon in a couple of months, weather permitting.
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Here’s what to know about the Blood Moon this year.
When can I see the Blood Moon this year?
The Blood Moon will be seen in totality on March 3, and will be visible in East Asia, Australia, the Pacific region and the Americas, according to NASA. It is then that the lunar surface will turn reddish for 58 minutes, according to data provided by NASA.
The best region to see this phenomena in the U.S. is the southwest region and Hawaii, depending on the forecast, according to a Forbes article.
Why do they call it a Blood Moon?
The Blood Moon gets its name based on its red glow, which is caused when Earth lines up between the Moon and the Sun during a total lunar eclipse – causing the Moon to hide from the sunlight, according to NASA.
When this happens, the light that reaches the Moon is from the edges of Earth’s atmosphere, which causes the Moon to give off its red glow, appearing in the night sky.
The last time this occurred was in September, but was only seen cross Asia, Australia, Africa, and Europe.
What is the schedule for upcoming lunar eclipses?
If you miss the total lunar eclipse in March, you will get a chance on Aug. 28 to see a partial eclipse, which will be visible in the same regions of the world as the Blood Moon.
This article originally published at When to watch the 2026 Blood Moon total lunar eclipse in Houston.