Your Ultimate Moon Calendar! Guide to 2026’s Blood Moon and Blue Moon
Get ready for an extraordinary year in the night sky. In 2026, the moon will put on a spectacular show, featuring a total of 13 full moons, a dramatic Blood Moon total lunar eclipse, a rare monthly Blue Moon, and several, impressive Supermoons.
Whether you are a casual stargazer or an avid photographer, this guide will help you prepare for the best lunar events of 2026. 2026 Lunar Calendar Highlights
2026 is special because it features 13 full moons instead of the usual 12, meaning two full moons will occur in one month. 🌟 Key Events Summary Total Lunar Eclipse (Blood Moon): March 3, 2026 Blue Moon (Second Full Moon in May): May 31, 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse: August 28, 2026 Supermoons: January, November, and December 🩸 The 2026 “Blood Moon” Total Lunar Eclipse
On the night of March 2–3, 2026, the Worm Moon will slide into Earth’s shadow, resulting in a total lunar eclipse. This is commonly known as a “Blood Moon” because the Moon takes on a rich, reddish-orange hue due to sunlight refracting through Earth’s atmosphere. Total Eclipse Phase: Lasts for 58 minutes.
Best Viewing Regions: Western North America, the Pacific, East Asia, Australia, and New Zealand.
Peak Time: March 3 at approximately 5:38 a.m. (local times vary).
This is the final total lunar eclipse visible until late 2028. 💙 The 2026 “Blue Moon” in May
A “Blue Moon” is defined as the second full moon in a single calendar month. In 2026, this rare event happens in May. May 1: Flower Moon May 31: Blue Moon
Interestingly, this May 31st Blue Moon coincides with the most distant full moon of the year. 🌕 2026 Full Moon Calendar Dates
Here are all the full moon dates to mark in your diary, according to Forbes and Time and Date: January 4: Wolf Moon (Supermoon) February 2: Snow Moon March 3: Worm Moon (Total Blood Moon Eclipse) April 1: Pink Moon May 1: Flower Moon May 31: Blue Moon June 29: Strawberry Moon July 29: Buck Moon
August ⁄28: Sturgeon Moon (Deep Partial Eclipse – 96% darkened) September 25: Harvest Moon October 25: Hunter’s Moon November 24: Beaver Moon (Supermoon) December ⁄24: Cold Moon (Supermoon) 🔦 Tips for Stargazing in 2026
Plan Ahead: For the March 3rd Blood Moon, check your local time to see exactly when totality hits in your area.
Get Away from Lights: To see the, faint reddish color, head to a dark sky location away from city lights.
Camera Gear: You don’t need a telescope, but a tripod is recommended for photographing the eclipses.
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