Feb. 27, 2026, 12:05 a.m. ET The full moon will slide in the Earth’s shadow on the morning of March 3 turning it all shades of eerie orange. This is the glory of the next total lunar eclipse, and that colorful display is one reason why this occurrence one of the best astronomical events to see with the naked eye. Here's what you need to know before you look skyward (and when you need to set your alarms). What’s a lunar eclipse?