| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
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| Local Type: | Partial Lunar Eclipse in Santiago del Estero, Santiago del Estero |
| Begins: | Tue, Mar 3, 2026 at 5:44 am |
| Maximum: | Tue, Mar 3, 2026 at 7:08 am 0.277 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Tue, Mar 3, 2026 at 7:10 am |
| Duration: | 1 hour, 26 minutes |
All times shown on this page are local time. |
March 3, 2026 — Total Lunar Eclipse — Santiago del Estero
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like in Santiago del Estero. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below. All times are local time (ART) for Santiago del Estero.
| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
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| 5:44 am Tue, Mar 3 |
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Penumbral Eclipse begins The Earth's penumbra start touching the Moon's face. |
 288° |
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| 6:50 am Tue, Mar 3 |
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Partial Eclipse begins
Partial moon eclipse starts - moon is getting red. Moon close to horizon, so make sure you have free sight to West. |
280° |
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| 7:08 am Tue, Mar 3 |
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Maximum in Santiago del Estero
This is the moment when the eclipse reaches its greatest magnitude while the entire Moon is above the horizon in Santiago del Estero. The true maximum point of this eclipse cannot be seen in Santiago del Estero because the Moon is below the horizon at that time. Since the Moon is near the horizon at this time, we recommend going to a high point or finding an unobstructed area with free sight to West for the best view of the eclipse. |
277° |
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| 7:10 am Tue, Mar 3 | Setting | Moonset Setting, but the combination of a very low moon and the total eclipse phase makes the Moon so dim before it sets, that it might disappear from view some time before it sets. |
277° |
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| 8:04 am Tue, Mar 3 | Not directly visible | Total Eclipse begins Below horizon |
271° |
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| 8:33 am Tue, Mar 3 | Not directly visible | Maximum Eclipse Below horizon |
268° |
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| 9:02 am Tue, Mar 3 | Not directly visible | Total Eclipse ends Below horizon |
264° |
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| 10:17 am Tue, Mar 3 | Not directly visible | Partial Eclipse ends Below horizon |
253° |
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| 11:23 am Tue, Mar 3 | Not directly visible | Penumbral Eclipse ends Below horizon |
240° |
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How to use altitude & direction to find in the sky
The curvature of the shadow's path and the apparent rotation of the Moon's disk is due to the Earth's rotation.
The total phase of this lunar eclipse is not visible in Santiago del Estero, but it can be observed there as a partial lunar eclipse.
Solar Eclipse Live Show
We are streaming the partial solar eclipse on Sep 21/22 LIVE!
Cloud Coverage (Mar 3)
In the past, this day was cloudy 50% of the time (since 2000).
Countdown until eclipse begins
173 Days 18 Hrs 11 Mins 18 SecsSantiago del Estero Eclipse Countdown
- When Is the Next Lunar Eclipse?
- Total Lunar Eclipse
- Why Does the Moon Turn Red?
- Partial Lunar Eclipse
- Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
- Can I See a Lunar Eclipse?
- Blood Moon - Total Lunar Eclipse
- Eclipse Seasons
- What Is a Tetrad?
- Magnitude of Eclipses
- Accuracy of Our Eclipse Calculations
- Why Two Dates for a Lunar Eclipse?
Eclipses and Transits Visible in Santiago del Estero
| Eclipse Visibility From Santiago del Estero | Visibility Worldwide | ||
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Mar 3, 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |
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Aug 27–28, 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |
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Feb 6, 2027 Partial Solar Eclipse | Annular Solar Eclipse |
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Feb 20, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |
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Aug 17, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |
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Note: Click on the date link for details in Santiago del Estero, or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted. |