Lunar Eclipse Early Tuesday Morning in Upstate New York

If you are an early riser in Upstate New York, or maybe you are just getting home from a late night, you are going to have a pretty cool reason to look up at the sky early Tuesday morning,

We are getting a total lunar eclipse, and this one lines up with March’s full Worm Moon. It is the only lunar eclipse North America will see in 2026, so it is kind of a big deal.

When Will We Be Able to See The Eclipse?

For those of us in places like Albany, Saratoga, Schenectady, Troy, and across the Capital Region and beyond, the show starts at 3:44 a.m. on Tuesday, March 3rd, according to NASA. Yes, that is very early. But if you are already up for work or letting the dog out, it might be worth stepping outside for a few minutes.

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As the Earth moves between the sun and the moon, the moon will slowly darken and take on a reddish color. That is why people call it a Blood Moon. Around here, you will see it hanging low in the western sky before sunrise.

Will It Be Visible The Entire Time?

The full Blood Moon reaches peak brightness at 6:38 a.m., according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac. In the eastern United States, including all of Upstate New York, the moon will actually be setting while it is fully eclipsed. That means it will dip below the horizon, still glowing that coppery red.

The timing is not perfect for us. But if the skies are clear and you do not mind the early alarm, this is one of those simple, quiet Upstate moments that is worth catching.