On Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 12:37 Central European Time (CET), the March full moon will reach its peak. In the calendar, it is known as the Worm Moon. This is the traditional name for the first full moon of spring, associated with the beginning of the season, when the earth becomes warmer and the first worms begin to appear. The Moon can already be admired today, March 2, and on the night of March 2–3.
In an unusual coincidence, the March full moon will coincide with a total lunar eclipse, when Earth moves precisely between the Sun and the Moon, and our natural satellite passes through Earth's shadow. During this phase, the Moon may take on a characteristic red hue, which popular culture calls the “Blood Moon.”
The eclipse will begin on the night of March 2–3 and will last several hours, with the total phase lasting approximately 58 minutes. Depending on the time zone, its various stages will be visible in many regions around the world.
Where will it be visible? The phenomenon will be best visible across large parts of the world: in northwestern North America, regions of East Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific. In these locations, astronomy enthusiasts will be able to observe the full eclipse and the change in the Moon's color with their own eyes.
In Poland and most of Europe, the eclipse will not be visible because the Moon will be below the horizon at the time of the phenomenon's maximum.