| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Partial Lunar Eclipse, in Christiansted |
| Begins: | 2026年3月3日火曜日4時44分 |
| Maximum: | 2026年3月3日火曜日6時34分 0.640 Magnitude |
| Ends: | 2026年3月3日火曜日6時36分 |
| Duration: | 1 hour, 52 minutes | All times shown on this page are local time. |
2026年3月3日火曜日 — Total Lunar Eclipse — Christiansted
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like in Christiansted. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below. All times are local time (AST) for Christiansted.
| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4時44分 3月3日 (火) | Penumbral Eclipse begins The Earth's penumbra start touching the Moon's face. |  269° | 25.2° | |
| 5時50分 3月3日 (火) | Partial Eclipse begins Partial moon eclipse starts - moon is getting red. | 273° | 9.9° | |
| 6時34分 3月3日 (火) | Maximum in Christiansted This is the moment when the eclipse reaches its greatest magnitude while the entire Moon is above the horizon in Christiansted. The true maximum point of this eclipse cannot be seen in Christiansted because the Moon is below the horizon at that time. Since the Moon is near the horizon at this time, we recommend going to a high point or finding an unobstructed area with free sight to West for the best view of the eclipse. | 276° | 0.2° | |
| 6時36分 3月3日 (火) | Setting | Moonset Setting, but the combination of a very low moon and the total eclipse phase makes the Moon so dim before it sets, that it might disappear from view some time before it sets. | 276° | -0.2° |
| 7時04分 3月3日 (火) | Not directly visible | Total Eclipse begins Below horizon | 278° | -7.3° |
| 7時33分 3月3日 (火) | Not directly visible | Maximum Eclipse Below horizon | 281° | -14.0° |
| 8時02分 3月3日 (火) | Not directly visible | Total Eclipse ends Below horizon | 283° | -20.5° |
| 9時17分 3月3日 (火) | Not directly visible | Partial Eclipse ends Below horizon | 291° | -36.9° |
| 10時23分 3月3日 (火) | Not directly visible | Penumbral Eclipse ends Below horizon | 302° | -50.5° |
How to use altitude & direction to find in the sky
The curvature of the shadow's path and the apparent rotation of the Moon's disk is due to the Earth's rotation.
The total phase of this lunar eclipse is not visible in Christiansted, but it can be observed there as a partial lunar eclipse.
Cloud Coverage (3月3日 (火))
In the past, this day was cloudy 43% of the time (since 2000).
Countdown until eclipse begins
417Days 12Hrs 9Mins 1SecsChristiansted Eclipse Countdown
Lunar Eclipses
- When Is the Next Lunar Eclipse?
- Total Lunar Eclipse
- Why Does the Moon Turn Red?
- Partial Lunar Eclipse
- Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
- Can I See a Lunar Eclipse?
- Blood Moon - Total Lunar Eclipse
- Eclipse Seasons
- What Is a Tetrad?
- Magnitude of Eclipses
- Accuracy of Our Eclipse Calculations
- Why Two Dates for a Lunar Eclipse?
Eclipses and Transits Visible in Christiansted
| Eclipse Visibility From Christiansted | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025年3月13–14日 (金) Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| 2025年3月29日 (土) Partial Solar Eclipse | Partial Solar Eclipse |  | |
| 2026年3月3日 (火) Partial Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| 2026年8月27–28日 (金) Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| 2027年2月20日 (土) Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Christiansted, or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted. |
Next total solar eclipse visible in Christiansted