Science TechnologyTuesday, 3 March 2026·The Hindu
Total lunar eclipse on 3 March 2026 had partial visibility in India at moonrise
A total lunar eclipse occurred on 3 March 2026, with India seeing only the later partial and penumbral phases in some regions.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On March 3, 2026, a total lunar eclipse occurred, and the India Meteorological Department said India would mainly see the later partial and penumbral phases around moonrise.
Key specifics
- The penumbral phase began at 15:20 IST.
- Totality began at 16:34 IST and ended at 17:33 IST.
- The eclipse ended at 18:48 IST.
- Best visibility in India was expected in Northeast India and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
- The eclipse had a deep magnitude of 1.155, producing a blood moon appearance.
Exam lens
Question type: Astronomy current affairs, eclipse timings, 15:20 IST, 16:34 IST, 18:48 IST, magnitude 1.155; TNPSC may ask which Indian regions saw the best visibility.