Overview
- Totality runs from about 11:04 to 12:03 UTC (6:04–7:03 a.m. EST), peaking near 11:33 UTC, within an eclipse window of roughly 08:44–14:23 UTC.
- Best visibility comes in the evening for eastern Asia and Australia, overnight across the Pacific, and pre-dawn for North and Central America and far western South America.
- In North America, western regions can view the entire sequence, while many eastern locations will see the Moon set during totality as daylight approaches.
- Viewing is safe with the naked eye; binoculars or a telescope can enhance the red hues, though weather and low horizons will determine how much is seen at each location.
- This is the only total lunar eclipse of 2026, with the next totality scheduled for December 31, 2028.