This won’t happen again for another six years!
On the morning of Tuesday, March 3, 2026, a stunning total lunar eclipse will make the moon appear a vibrant red. Known as the “Red Blood Moon,” this rare phenomenon won’t occur again until 2029, six years from now!
When is the total lunar eclipse visible in Boston?
The partial eclipse begins around 4:50 AM EST, where the Earth’s shadow will gradually shade the moon. By 6:04 AM, the moon is expected to reach totality, turning a deep blood red color. Space.com predicts totality to last for approximately 58 minutes.
How to see the total lunar eclipse from Boston
Nearly 40% of the world’s population will be able to witness this total lunar eclipse, including Boston! Unlike a solar eclipse, you do not need special viewing aids to watch the celestial spectacle.
The best spots to watch a total lunar eclipse are natural landscapes with a low horizon. In Boston, that is Southie’s Castle Island, and just outside of Boston, the Blue Hills Reservation in Milton, or Wollaston Beach in Quincy! Weather also plays a key role in visibility, with clear skies making way for the best viewing conditions. Unfortunately, Boston’s forecast looks cloudy for Tuesday morning, but you know what they say:
If you don’t like the weather in Massachusetts, just wait a minute.