Total lunar eclipse on 3 March 2026 GMT+7, [astronomy] It is a natural phenomenon many eagerly await to see the “ Blood Moon ” with the naked eye on Magha Puja night. If missed this time, the next opportunity will be in two years, at the end of 2028 CE. Thairath Online will introduce what “ a lunar eclipse ” actually is. When it happens, where to watch—check all the details here.
Lunar eclipse 2026 (English: Lunar Eclipse) is a phenomenon when the Sun, Earth, and Moon align in a straight line, with Earth in the middle, casting its shadow over the Moon.
A total lunar eclipse occurs only on full moon nights, specifically days 14-15 of the lunar cycle. As the Moon passes through Earth's dark shadow, it gradually becomes partially obscured until fully darkened, then slowly brightens again as it leaves Earth's shadow.
In traditional Thai belief, this event is called “ Rahu swallowing the Moon ,” but astronomically, it is a natural event safely visible to the naked eye without special equipment.
The total lunar eclipse will be visible across Thailand on Magha Puja night, visible to the naked eye from when the Moon rises above the horizon, between 15:44 and 21:23 GMT+7. It will gradually turn brick red, known as the “Blood Moon,” occurring at the precise times below.
Lunar eclipses don’t happen as often as many think; on average, there are at least two per year. Some years may have more, but not every year features a “ total lunar eclipse ,” making thephenomenonon 3 March 2026 particularly noteworthy.
However, the 2026 lunar eclipse won’t be clearly visible everywhere. Visibility depends on factors such as location, weather, and Moon rise time. If it occurs during daytime or in the opposite hemisphere, it won’t be visible, which is why some find it hard to witness.
Information provided by:NARIT, National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand