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03/01/2026

HEADS UP! 🌒 The moon will turn RED next Tuesday morning on March 3rd across the United States from a Total Lunar Eclipse! The times below are the best viewing opportunities per time zone (weather permitting). For the East Coast, there will even be a rare "Selenelion"...which is when both the sun and the eclipsed moon are visible simultaneously above the horizon just before sunrise!

03/01/2026

Total Lunar Eclipse — March 3, 2026 | Blood Moon 🌙

On March 3, 2026, the Moon will slip completely into Earth’s darkest shadow and reappear bathed in deep crimson and copper hues. This unforgettable “Blood Moon” occurs when sunlight passes through Earth’s atmosphere, filtering out blue light and allowing warm red tones to wash across the lunar surface. The result is dramatic, rare, and breathtaking.

⏰ Eclipse Timeline (UTC)
• Penumbral eclipse begins: 08:44
• Partial eclipse begins: 09:50
• Total eclipse begins: 11:04
• Maximum eclipse: 11:33
• Total eclipse ends: 12:02
• Partial eclipse ends: 13:17
• Penumbral eclipse ends: 14:22

The Moon will remain fully immersed in Earth’s umbra for nearly 58 minutes, while the deepest red shades may be visible for up to 82 minutes during the peak stages.

🌍 Why This Eclipse Stands Out
✨ Earth’s atmosphere scatters shorter blue wavelengths, letting red light reach the Moon
✨ Dust, clouds, and air conditions influence the exact shade — each eclipse looks different
✨ Visible across large parts of the world, making it one of 2026’s most widely observed sky events

🔭 How to Watch
No special equipment is required — it’s completely safe to view with the naked eye. Binoculars or a telescope will enhance the experience, revealing delicate color variations and lunar surface detail.

A calm yet powerful alignment of the Sun, Earth, and Moon will unfold slowly overhead. When the night sky stages something this extraordinary, it’s worth stepping outside to witness it.

03/01/2026

It's happening tonight! ✨

Six worlds. One horizon. One unforgettable evening. 🪐
On February 28, skywatchers get a rare treat as Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Neptune, Uranus, and Jupiter appear in the evening sky together, stretched along the ecliptic like pearls on a cosmic string.

Brilliant Jupiter steals the show in the east near the twins of Gemini, glowing close to a bright, nearly full Moon. Higher up, Uranus hides beneath the Pleiades in Taurus—binoculars will help you spot it.

Toward the west, the real challenge begins. Venus shines low in the fading twilight, while Mercury and Saturn hover near the horizon, racing the setting Sun. Neptune lingers nearby but requires a telescope and perfect timing.

In one sweep of your eyes, you’re witnessing planets separated by billions of kilometers—sharing the same sky for a brief moment in time. Step outside and look up. 🌌

02/19/2026

02/19/2026