Did you see this morning’s total lunar eclipse? If not, don’t worry; EarthSky’s global community has got you covered!

On March 2-3, the moon slipped into Earth’s shadow and transformed into a stunning copper-red orb. This event was especially significant because it was the last total lunar eclipse until 2028. If you didn’t get the chance to see it live, here are some incredible images capturing the magic.

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The moon looks deep red on the right side and light red on the left side.View at EarthSky Community Photos. | Catherine Hyde in Cambria, California, captured this stunning telescope image of the total lunar eclipse on March 3, 2026. Thank you, Catherine! See more incredible images of the total lunar eclipse below.
Images of the total lunar eclipse of March 2-3, 2026
A line of eclipsed moons from lower right to upper left behind a mission tower and cross.View at EarthSky Community Photos. | John Ashley in Tucson, Arizona, captured the lunar eclipse in 2-minute intervals on March 3, 2026. John wrote: “The total lunar eclipse passed behind the 90-foot bell tower at Santa Cruz Catholic Church, in south Tucson. The tower, dedicated in 1919, was designed in Spanish Colonial Revival style with Islamic decorative touches.” Thank you, John!
View at EarthSky Community Photos. | Cissy Beasley captured this beautiful shot of the total lunar eclipse from Beeville, Texas, and wrote: “One of a few images shot from my driveway in Bee County, Texas, before a bank of clouds rolled in, which obscured the moon for the remainder of the eclipse.” You certainly made the most of it, Cissy. Thank you!
Pelicans in dim light in the foreground with an eclipsed moon above clouds.View at EarthSky Community Photos. | Andrea Deegan captured the eclipsed moon from Western Australia on March 3, 2026. Andrea wrote: “Cloud covered the start when the moon rose, already almost at totality when we saw it.” Thank you, Andrea!
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View at EarthSky Community Photos. | Amy Van Artsdale in Mansfield, Texas, captured this view during the partial phase of the eclipse and wrote: “Woke up early to cloudy skies, which moved in to completely obscure lunar totality in Mansfield, Texas.” Sorry, Amy! Thank you for the photo.
Full moon with reddish tones at upper left and bluish at lower right.View at EarthSky Community Photos. | Bob Hines captured the total lunar eclipse from central California on March 3, 2026. Thank you, Bob!
Artistic views
Blurry view of stars and a reddish moon in the night sky.View at EarthSky Community Photos. | Ellyn Seelenfreund captured this dreamy view of the eclipse from California on March 3, 2026. Ellyn wrote: “Taken from bed overlooking Sausalito.” Thank you, Ellyn!
A reddish eclipsed moon between tree branches.View at EarthSky Community Photos. | Greg Skyles captured the eclipsed moon between tree branches on March 3, 2026. Greg wrote: “Here in Western Australia the eclipse started low in the east, so this moody shot near the totality incorporates some haze, cloud and eucalyptus trees for interest.” Thank you, Greg!
Images of the almost full moon

Totality began shortly before the moon reached the peak of its full phase at 11:38 UTC on March 3. Here are some images of the dazzling moon from the day before. The moon appears full both the day before and the day after reaching its peak full phase.

Bright moon with whitish and gray areas.View at EarthSky Community Photos. | Kevan Hubbard in Seaton Carew, County Durham, England, captured this wonderful view of the moon on March 2, the evening before the eclipse. Kevan wrote: “On the evening before the eclipse which we, sadly, can’t see from here.” It is a great shot! Thank you, Kevan.
Full, white moon in a purple sky. There are some hills, a lake and trees below.View at EarthSky Community Photos. | Claire Shickora in Errol, New Hampshire, shared this gorgeous photo of the moon on March 2, and wrote: “The moon was already higher in the sky than I normally would have shot, and it was getting dark, but for a change there were no clouds over Umbagog Lake so I went for it. The colors were beautiful.” Thank you, Claire!

Bottom line: A total lunar eclipse lit up the sky this morning. See the stunning Blood Moon in all its glory!

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Cristina Ortiz – based in Granada, Spain – is EarthSky’s defender of animals with her “lifeform” videos at EarthSky YouTube. Discover the most fascinating facts about all the beings with whom we share Earth. Are you ready for the adventure? Cristina has been an EarthSky.org editor since 2021. She has a master’s degree in translation and interpreting, specializing in science and technology. “Since I was a kid,” she says, “I could feel that passion for science and communication.”