Eclipses

Did these spruce trees really 'predict' a solar eclipse? Scientists are split

By Julian Dossett Published 4 March 26

Science is messy business. Finding the truth is easier said than done.

Total lunar eclipse March 3 2026: Live updates

By Daisy Dobrijevic Last updated 4 March 26

The next lunar eclipse will occur in the early hours of March 3, 2026, for observers in North America. We'll be updating this live blog as the event unfolds.

The total lunar eclipse 2026 dazzles in incredible photos from around the world

By Anthony Wood Published 4 March 26

From city skylines to remote dark skies, skywatchers worldwide captured the total lunar eclipse 2026 in all its crimson glory.

Totality is over — Feast your eyes on the 1st photos of the blood moon total lunar eclipse 2026

By Anthony Wood Published 3 March 26

Tonight's blood moon was the last that will be seen over North America until New Year's Eve 2028.

Watch the 'blood moon' total lunar eclipse live online tonight with these free livestreams

By Anthony Wood Last updated 3 March 26

It'll be the last blood moon until New Year's Eve 2028. Coverage begins in the early hours of March 3.

Total lunar eclipse weather forecast: Will US skies be clear for the blood moon?

By Joe Rao Published 2 March 26

Cloud cover outlook for the total lunar eclipse — where the blood moon will be visible.

7 easy tips for photographing the 'blood moon' total lunar eclipse tonight

By Jamie Carter Last updated 2 March 26

Tips for capturing the total lunar eclipse in the early hours of March 3, 2026, from knowing what to expect and finding clear skies to using mirrorless cameras and smartphones

A total lunar eclipse will turn the full moon blood red for over 3 billion people tonight

By Daisy Dobrijevic Published 2 March 26

Tonight's blood moon will be the last until New Year's Eve 2028-2029. So catch it if you can!

What to expect during the 'blood moon' total lunar eclipse tonight: Key phases explained

By Anthony Wood Last updated 2 March 26

The blood moon phase will be visible across swathes of North America before dawn on March 3.

The total lunar eclipse tonight will be the last until New Year's Eve 2028

By Jamie Carter Last updated 2 March 26

After this 'blood moon,' our natural satellite will not fully disappear into Earth's shadow again for nearly three years — until a rare trifecta of total lunar eclipses in 2028–29 ends the drought.