Residents of Hyderabad and Nalgonda will be able to witness a portion of the total lunar eclipse on Tuesday (March 3, 2026) although the spectacle will be limited to the concluding phase after moonrise, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Timings of lunar eclipse on March 3, 2026
In India, the eclipse would begin at 3.20 p.m. and end at 6.48 p.m., with the total phase lasting from 4.34 p.m. to 5.33 p.m. However, in these two locations of Telangana, the Moon will rise only after the totality has concluded, restricting visibility to the final umbral phase, which is the stage of a lunar eclipse when the Moon passes through the Earth’s darkest central shadow, called the umbra, causing a noticeable darkening or reddening of the Moon.
What is lunar eclipse?
A lunar eclipse occurs on a full moon day when the Earth moves between the Sun and the Moon, causing the Earth’s shadow to fall on the lunar surface. A total lunar eclipse takes place when the Moon passes completely through the Earth’s umbral shadow.
