Total Lunar Eclipse 3 March 2026 will occur with Full Moon conjunct Ketu in Leo (Simha Rasi) according to Vedic Astrology.
This total lunar eclipse on 3rd March 2026 will be visible in Japan, East coast of Australia, New Zealand, Alaska, Papua New Guinea and West coast of USA.
Most part of Asia, entire Australia, North and South America would see partial lunar eclipse.
This total lunar eclipse can be seen from all countries which fall under the dark colored zone in above picture.
These cities can see at least part of Total Lunar Eclipse on that day : Lima in Peru, Honolulu, New York, Chicago, Washington DC, Honolulu, San Francisco, Los Angeles, New Orleans, Detroit, New Orleans in USA, Montréal, Toronto in Canada, Manila in Philippines, Hanoi in Vietnam, Melbourne in Australia, Taipei in Taiwan, Jakarta Special Capital Region in Indonesia, Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney in Australia, Hong Kong, Guatemala City in Guatemala, Havana in Cuba, Bangkok in Thailand, Seoul in South Korea, Singapore, Shanghai, Beijing in China, San Salvador in El Salvador, Tokyo in Japan, Mexico City in Mexico, Yangon in Myanmar, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata in India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Afghanistan.
Those who are in lighter color zones can see partial lunar eclipse only.
As the eclipse begins, Earth shadow first darkens the Moon slightly. Then, the shadow begins to “cover” part of the Moon.
Penumbral Lunar Eclipse will begin at 00:44 PST on 3rd March 2026 with partial eclipse starting at 01:50 PST. Total eclipse begins at 03:04 PST and maximum eclipse at 03:33 PST.
This total eclipse ends at 04:02 PST, while partial eclipse ends at 05:17 PST and penumbral eclipse closing at 06:23 PST.
In Eastern Australia, Asia Pacific Islands, China and Indian subcontinent, eclipse can be seen from evening of 2nd March.
Total duration of this eclipse is 05 hours and 39 minutes.
As eclipse happens in Simha Rasi (Leo) which has Moon in Poorva Phalguni nakshatra conjunct Ketu, with 4 planets – Mars in Dhanishta, Rahu and Sun in Satabhisha, Mercury (retrograde) in Poorvabhadra nakshatra in Kumbha Rasi opposing them.
These 6 planets create physical, economical and financial challenges for Leo and Aquarius born.
Financial pressures, differences with partners, friends and relatives, non cooperation from family, physical and mental strain, insomnia can exhaust you for next 1 month.
Economic uncertainty due to frequently changing tax policies, war situations, recession leads to volatile markets. People will go for safe investments like metals and real estate.
As this lunar eclipse happens in Venus owned Poorva Phalguni nakshatra, people going through vimsottari dasa of Venus (Sukra), those born with moon in Bharani, Poorva Phalguni and Poorvashada nakshatras go through heavy turmoil both psychologically and physically.
Jupiter trine aspect on 4 planets in Kumbha Rasi is the only saving factor for them to some extent.
Food business (restaurants and delivery apps) face severe setbacks in many countries.
Situation in Iran and Israel will be intervened by world leaders.
Aries moon sign born will be pushed further into dilemma and mental tensions.
Taurus will see delays at home and repair of vehicles.
Gemini born will travel unexpectedly.
Cancerians face minor financial losses and family expenditure.
Leo and Aquarians continue to struggle with their financial problems and stress at work.
Virgo lose few friends and spend sleepless nights.
Libra born gain popularity and new social circle.
Scorpions fear losing reputation due to obstacles at work.
Sagittarians live under constant fear, which have no visible reasons.
Capricorn will be worried about future of their finances, home and family.
Pisces can gain some quick money but expenditures also on rise.