Skywatchers across the globe are preparing for one of 2026’s most dramatic celestial events: a Total Lunar Eclipse—popularly known as a Blood Moon—happening this March. The specific event occurring on March 3 will be most visible across the Americas, Australia, and parts of Asia. Mark your calendar to witness one of the year’s most stunning sights for just under an hour. In fact, it will be the last of its kind until the end of 2028. Here’s everything to know about the 2026 Blood Moon.
What is a Blood Moon?
Specifically known as the Blood Worm Moon, it occurs when the Earth slides directly between the sun and the moon, so the planet’s shadow will engulf the lunar surface. In turn, the moon transforms into a striking rusty red or coppery orange during the eclipse. Normally, two Lunar Eclipses happen per year, though a total Blood Moon like this is much rarer.
Interestingly, the blood colour is caused by Rayleigh scattering (the same phenomenon that gives us colourful sunsets). And even though the Earth blocks direct sunlight, a small amount of light skims through the atmosphere, filtering out the blue spectrum—casting a reddish glow on the moon.
When and where will it be visible in Singapore
This spectacular celestial event occurs between March 2 and 3, 2026 across the world. While observers in the Americas will catch the 2026 Blood Moon in the pre-dawn hours, the show shifts to the evening for skywatchers in Asia.
Excitingly, the March 3 Blood Moon will occur before the moon even rises over Singapore. The moon is expected to peek over the eastern horizon at around 7.15pm SGT already deep in its total eclipse phase.
To catch the best view of the Blood Moon in Singapore, you’ll need a clear sky view of the eastern horizon. For instance, coastal zones like East Coast Park, high-rise HDB rooftop gardens, open football pitches, or beaches like Changi Beach are the perfect locations to watch the sky show.
Fact check: why the 82 minutes window is a myth
There is currently an 82 minutes figure circulating across social media and news articles. When, in fact, this is a myth according to astronomical databases! The actual duration of the Blood Moon is much shorter. Globally, the eclipse is set to last around 58 minutes. But Singapore will only have about 47 minutes (7.15pm to 8.02pm) to see the Blood Moon before it begins to fade into a partial eclipse. Here’s the potential viewing window for Singapore:
- 7.15pm: Moonrise (The moon appears fully red and low in the East)
- 7.33pm: Maximum Eclipse (deepest and darkest red moment)
- 8.02pm: Totality Ends (the red colour fades)
- 9.17pm: Partial Eclipse Ends (the moon appears full and bright white again)
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