A “blood moon” was visible in several regions around the world Tuesday evening, local time, including Australia, South Korea, and India. The full moon was too observed in the Netherlands on Tuesday evening.
Social media users have been sharing photos of the lunar event:
The total lunar eclipse itself was not visible locally, as it occurred during daylight hours. However, the effect of the eclipse – the blood moon – was visible.
Lunar Eclipse
The video below demonstrates how the moon changes color during a lunar eclipse:
A striking “blood moon” captivated skywatchers in Australia, South Korea, India, and parts of Europe Tuesday evening, March 3, 2026, as a total lunar eclipse unfolded. While the eclipse itself wasn’t visible in all locations due to daylight timing, the resulting reddish hue of the moon – often referred to as a blood moon – was widely observed and shared across social media platforms.
The phenomenon occurs when the Earth passes between the sun and the moon, casting a shadow on the lunar surface. Even during a total eclipse, some sunlight reaches the moon, refracted through Earth’s atmosphere, giving it a reddish glow. This effect is similar to why sunsets appear red.
Observers documented the changing colors of the moon throughout the eclipse, with images circulating online.
In the video below, you can see how the moon’s color shifts during a lunar eclipse:
Lunar eclipses are a visually compelling demonstration of celestial mechanics and continue to fascinate both amateur and professional astronomers. The event highlights the ongoing public interest in space exploration and astronomical phenomena.
