SAN ANTONIO \u2013 The Texas sky will treat San Antonio to a total lunar eclipse next Tuesday morning, with the entire sequence visible locally, weather permitting. <\/p>\n
San Antonio is in a prime viewing zone, with the moon fully immersed in Earth\u2019s shadow before it sets.<\/p>\n
Timeline of the Total Lunar Eclipse Tuesday March 3. (Copyright 2026 by KSAT – All rights reserved.)<\/p>\n
The entire event lasts several hours from first penumbral contact to the end, though San Antonio observers will lose the moon to the horizon shortly after totality ends. <\/p>\n
Even so, it is an excellent opportunity. This is the only total lunar eclipse visible from the United States in 2026. <\/p>\n
WHAT IS A LUNAR ECLIPSE<\/p>\n
The shadow of the Earth, turns the moon red (Copyright 2026 by KSAT – All rights reserved.)<\/p>\n
A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth moves directly between the sun and the moon, causing the Earth\u2019s shadow to fall across the lunar surface. <\/p>\n
When the moon passes into the darkest part of Earth\u2019s shadow, the umbra, it often turns a reddish-orange color. This dramatic transformation is commonly called a \u201cblood moon.\u201d <\/p>\n
Unlike solar eclipses, lunar eclipses are completely safe to watch with the naked eye. No special glasses are needed; just find a clear view of the western sky. <\/p>\n
You can find the latest forecast from your KSAT Weather Authority HERE.<\/a><\/p>\n A total Lunar Eclipse will occur Tuesday March 3. (Copyright 2026 by KSAT – All rights reserved.)<\/p>\n