If we miss this time, when will Vietnamese people have the chance to see the 'blood moon'?

On March 3, 2026, another total lunar eclipse (blood moon) will occur. In Vietnam, people can see the eclipse just before the total phase begins.

Total lunar eclipse in Hanoi early morning September 8 - Photo: C.TUỆ

Last night and early this morning (September 8), many countries in Europe, Asia, Africa and Oceania observed a total lunar eclipse.

In Vietnam, due to the weather, many people in the southern provinces missed the opportunity to see the beautiful "blood moon".

Many people ask, how long until the next total lunar eclipse?

According to information from the Hanoi Astronomical Society (HAS), people only need to wait exactly 6 more full moons - on March 3, 2026, another total lunar eclipse will take place.

The specific lunar eclipse timeline on March 3, 2026 (Vietnam time) is as follows:

- 15:44 March 3: Penumbral lunar eclipse begins (not observable).

- 16:50 March 3: Partial lunar eclipse begins (not observable).

- 18:04 March 3: Total lunar eclipse begins.

- 18:33 March 3: Maximum lunar eclipse.

- 19:02 March 3: End of total lunar eclipse.

- 20:17 March 3: Partial lunar eclipse ends.

- 9:23 p.m. March 3: End of penumbral lunar eclipse.

Thus, the lunar eclipse will last for 5 hours and 39 minutes, with the total lunar eclipse occurring from 18:04 to 19:02 on March 3, 2026 (lasting 58 minutes).

According to HAS, during the lunar eclipse on March 3, 2026, the far east of Russia, eastern Australia, New Zealand, Alaska and the west coast of North America will have the best view.

In Vietnam, the lunar eclipse can begin to be seen after the Moon rises (5:57 p.m. in Hanoi, 5:58 p.m. in Ho Chi Minh City) - that is, right before the total lunar eclipse begins.

What is a lunar eclipse?

A lunar eclipse is a phenomenon that occurs when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are aligned (or nearly aligned) with Earth in the middle.

At this time, the Moon enters the shadow behind the Earth and receives only a fraction of the light from the Sun compared to when it does not enter this area.

For this reason, part or all of the Moon will be darker than usual and appear deep red - hence the name "blood moon" by some.

Lunar eclipses are not a rare phenomenon (almost every year there is at least one partial, total or penumbral lunar eclipse) and are very easy to observe even without any supporting instruments.

The event taking place this September is a total lunar eclipse, which means the entire Moon will pass into the umbra, causing it to appear significantly darker (than a normal full moon) and turn a deep red.

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Source: https://tuoitre.vn/bo-lo-lan-nay-bao-gio-nguoi-dan-viet-nam-moi-co-co-hoi-ngam-trang-mau-2025090815115001.htm