March 3 (UPI) --
The only total lunar eclipse of 2026 unfolded in the pre-dawn hours of Tuesday, March 3, causing the moon to turn red in a phenomenon often called a "Blood Moon."
Totality was visible across parts of western North America, where the eclipse reached its peak in the pre-dawn hours. Farther east, including the eastern United States, the total eclipse was not visible, though some areas were able to catch partial phases of the event.
People across Australia, New Zealand and eastern Asia were also able to catch a glimpse of the eclipsed moon, at least where the weather cooperated.
Here are some of the best views of the eclipse from around the world:
