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Blood Moon 2026: total lunar eclipse on Mar 2–3. Exact times (ET/PT, UTC), totality window, and visibility maps by region — check your location fast.

See a Blood Moon on March 3, Venus near Saturn on March 8, and Mercury & Mars by the Moon on March 17. Here’s everything to watch in the March 2026 night sky.

Looking for beautiful space photos in March 2026? Explore these hand-picked astrophotography targets – photogenic galaxies, colorful nebulae, and sparkling star clusters.

March is perfect for spotting bright star clusters. Discover 4 easy targets – Pleiades, Beehive, Wishing Well, and Southern Pleiades – plus simple tips to find them without a telescope.

Learn how to see Starlink satellites in the sky from your location and get info on the upcoming Starlink launches.

The Full Moon in March 2026 (Worm Moon) peaks on March 3 at 11:38 UTC. Find your local time, moon phases for March, moonrise tips, and Worm Moon meaning.

See two planets side by side! Discover rare planetary events in 2026. Get dates, times, and viewing tips now!

Six planets are above the horizon after sunset around Feb 28, 2026. Start 30–60 min after sunset; low western horizon. Four of the six planets will be visible to the naked eye!

Get a clear picture of Jupiter: how it looks to the naked eye and with optics, when to see it in the sky in 2026, what it’s composed of, and what makes this gas giant special.

Planetary alignment (aka a “planet parade” or “planet line-up”) is when several planets appear in the same part of the sky along the ecliptic. Learn what it really means and see upcoming alignment dates for 2026.

What is that bright dot shining near the Moon tonight? Find out about stars and planets that can be seen next to our natural satellite this month!

Meet Venus, the Earth’s “evil sister!” Get to know the planet and learn about upcoming Venus events in this article.

Explore the closest planet to the Sun! Find out how long a day on Mercury is and how many moons the planet has. Also, keep up with the upcoming Mercury events!

Mercury retrograde in February is coming! Before blaming your problems on it, get the science. Learn what retrograde means in astronomy and check the next planetary retrograde dates.

What is elongation, and what does it have to do with the planets’ visibility in the sky? Get familiar with the concept of elongation and learn how to choose the perfect time to observe the planets!

How many rings does Saturn have? Where is Saturn tonight in the sky? Find answers to these and other common questions about the ringed planet in our article.

Discover Antares, the red supergiant star in Scorpius. Learn how to find it in the sky and when the star will meet the Moon and planets in 2026.

How far is Pluto from the Earth? Why isn’t Pluto a planet? Read this article to get answers to these and many other questions!

Total and annular eclipse – what’s the difference?🌞 Can you see the stars during an eclipse?⭐ Are sunglasses good for eclipse viewing?😎 Find the answers to these and other questions about solar eclipses in our article!

Learn about the brightest comets observable from the Earth in 2026. Some of them might become easily visible through binoculars!