Skywatchers across Australia, East Asia and parts of North America can witness a spectacular celestial event on March 3, as a rare "blood moon" total lunar eclipse lights up the night sky.

A full moon sets behind the Penshaw Monument, near Sunderland, UK, March 3, 2026. (Photo: VCG)

The full "blood moon" rises over California Street, San Francisco, California, United States, March 2, 2026. (Photo: VCG)

The moon orbits through the Earth's shadow resulting in a lunar eclipse, Auckland, New Zealand, March 3, 2026. (Photo: VCG)

A "blood moon" is seen in Seoul, South Korea, March 3, 2026. (Photo: VCG)

A full moon rises over buildings in Manila, Philippines, March 3, 2026. (Photo: VCG)

A "blood moon" is seen in Beijing, China, March 3, 2026. (Photo: VCG)