Total lunar eclipse visible on March 3

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February 28, 2026 | 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines — A total lunar eclipse will occur early next month and can be observed in most parts of the Philippines, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration.

PAGASA said Luzon and the Visayas will have generally fair weather when the cosmic phenomenon occurs on March 3.

However, the eastern section of Mindanao will experience light rain from around 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. The weather may hamper visibility for the eclipse, which will last 59 minutes and 24 seconds starting at 7:04 p.m. 

At 5:58 p.m., the eclipse will be partially observed in Manila as the moon is expected to rise at the time.

While the moon will rise early in Cebu and Davao, the eclipse will not be immediately visible in these areas.

The maximum eclipse will occur at 7:34 p.m., with the moon entering fully at 7:04 p.m.

During the umbral phase, the moon will remain in the Earth’s primary shadow until 8:03 p.m. and will leave at 9:17 p.m.

The umbral phase is the most dramatic visible stage of the eclipse, wherein the moon passes through the Earth’s inner, darkest and central shadow.

This stage will continue until the moon emerges from the penumbral shadow at 10:25 p.m.

PAGASA said four eclipses are expected this year, but the celestial phenomenon on March 3 is the only one that will be visible in the country.

The public may go to the PAGASA Astronomical Observatory in Quezon City to observe the event.

The last total lunar eclipse occurred from Sept. 7 to 8, 2025. However, it was observed only for a short period due to weather conditions. 

The next total lunar eclipse will occur from Dec. 31, 2028 to Jan. 1, 2029, with a duration of one hour, 12 minutes and 12 seconds.