But this lunar eclipse won’t just be your run-of-the-mill lunar eclipse. This eclipse is known as a “blood moon” because the moon will pass fully into Earth’s shadow, making it appear deep red-orange.

A total lunar eclipse will turn the moon red over Texas early Tuesday. Here’s when to watch, where clouds may interfere and why it’s called a blood moon.

By 5:11 a.m., the moon will be completely eclipsed, and that’s when it’ll take on a blood-red hue. At 6:02 a.m., the moon will start to come out of the Earth’s shadow, ending totality. Shortly after,

A total lunar eclipse happens when the sun, moon and Earth are aligned in such a way that the moon crosses into Earth’s shadow, according to NASA. In 2026, the lunar eclipse will be visible across North and Central America as well as eastern Asia and Australia on Tuesday,

The total eclipse is expected to last about an hour, and the best viewing time is between 5 and 6 a.m. However, Minnesota’s Weather Authority says it’s looking like conditions in the area will be cloudy,

A total lunar eclipse will cast Earth's shadow across the full moon on March 3, creating a reddish "blood moon" visible in the early morning.

Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand are in a prime position to catch this total eclipse of the Moon; find the timing in our interactive map.

The full moon peaking Tuesday, March 3, will bring a “blood moon” or total lunar eclipse to Kentucky stargazers. “Blood moon” is the popular term referring to a total lunar eclipse, and the name is used because the moon appears orangish or reddish during a total lunar eclipse,