Rare blood moon visible across parts of Australia tonight

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A rare “blood moon” will light up Australian skies tonight — and it won’t be seen here again until 2029.

A blood moon is a total lunar eclipse. It happens when Earth moves between the sun and the moon, casting a shadow that turns the moon a deep red colour.

The eclipse begins on the evening of March 3 and continues into the early hours of March 4. While total lunar eclipses are not extremely rare, they are striking to watch. This one will remain in its full red “totality” phase for about one hour.

The entire country will see at least part of the eclipse. However, only the east coast will experience the full event from start to finish. In parts of central and western Australia, the early stages may be harder to see because the sun will not have fully set.

For the best view, head to a dark location away from city lights with a clear view of the sky. No special equipment is needed — just look up during totality for the brightest red glow.

Totality times in each capital city:

Sydney – 10:04pm to 11:02pm

Canberra – 10:04pm to 11:02pm

Brisbane – 9:04pm to 10:02pm

Melbourne – 10:04pm to 11:02pm

Adelaide – 9:34pm to 10:32pm

Hobart – 10:04pm to 11:02pm

Darwin – 8:34pm to 9:32pm

Perth – 7:04pm to 8:02pm

If skies are clear, it will be one of the standout astronomy events of the year.

More updates to come on AusNewsLanka.