Here’s how to use optics to get the most from February’s planetary parade.
Tips for capturing the total lunar eclipse in the early hours of March 3, 2026, from knowing what to expect and finding clear skies to using mirrorless cameras and smartphones
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The blood moon phase will be visible across swathes of North America before dawn on March 3.
A waxing gibbous moon and brilliant Jupiter will pair up after sunset on Feb. 26.
The moon will rise with its right half lit tonight, creating dramatic shadows on the lunar surface.
The March 2026 total lunar eclipse will bring a dramatic blood moon to skies across North America, Australia, New Zealand and eastern Asia — if you know where to look.
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The next lunar eclipse will be on March 3, 2026.
Satellite spies stunning auroras from orbit during G1 geomagnetic storm.
The moon and Pleiades will glow together on Feb. 23 in a striking skywatching display.
The total lunar eclipse occurs around the March full moon phase, as the sun, Earth and lunar disk align.