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Blood Moon Total Lunar Eclipse On March 3 Will Favor The U.S. West Coast

Totality lasts about 58 minutes with safe, unaided viewing.

Overview

  • Totality will be visible across parts of North America, eastern Asia and Australia, with the Pacific Northwest, West Coast, Hawaii and parts of the Southwest offering the strongest U.S. prospects.
  • East Coast viewers face a race to the horizon as totality starts around 6:04 a.m. ET and the Moon sets shortly afterward in many locations, including New York City.
  • The full event spans roughly five and a half hours from first shadow contact to exit, according to TimeandDate.
  • Lunar eclipses require no eye protection, and dark-sky locations markedly deepen the red hue and reveal more surrounding stars than light‑polluted urban sites.
  • Tourism operators are packaging the event, with Oregon’s Brasada Ranch promoting dark‑sky viewing, guided outings with Wanderlust Tours and on‑site amenities.