A total lunar eclipse, often called a “Blood Moon” due to the reddish hue the Moon takes on during the event, will occur on March 3, 2026. Yet, observers in Poland will not be able to witness the spectacle.
The eclipse will start with the Moon entering the Earth’s shadow, a process that takes approximately five hours and 39 minutes. The total phase of the eclipse, when the Moon is fully immersed in the darkest part of the Earth’s shadow, will last for around 58 minutes. Despite the duration and visual impact of the event elsewhere, the Moon will be below the horizon for Polish observers, rendering the eclipse invisible from within the country, according to reports from Rzeczpospolita.
The “Blood Moon” phenomenon occurs as, during a total lunar eclipse, sunlight is filtered through the Earth’s atmosphere and scattered. Shorter wavelengths of light, such as blue and green, are scattered more strongly, while longer wavelengths – red and orange – are bent and reach the Moon’s surface. This effect, known as Rayleigh scattering, is as well responsible for the colors seen during sunsets and sunrises.
While the eclipse won’t be visible in Poland, the event is expected to be widely observed in other parts of the world. The eclipse coincides with what is known as the Robaczy Księżyc (Worm Moon) in some cultures, marking the first full moon of spring.
The total lunar eclipse on March 3rd is a natural event that requires no special equipment for viewing, only a clear sky and a Moon above the horizon.
