Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Total Lunar Eclipse over Tsé Bit'a'í

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 5, 2026 is “Total Lunar Eclipse over Tsé Bit'a'í,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Satoru Murata ; Text: Keighley Rockcliffe ( NASA GSFC , UMCP , CRESST II )). The original explanation runs about 163 words.

A desert landscape with a large volcanic land feature jutting out in the center. Above is a series of eclipse phases of the moon traveling from the top left downward toward the peak of the central volcanic landmark. The phases show the moon
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Satoru Murata ; Text: Keighley Rockcliffe ( NASA GSFC , UMCP , CRESST II ) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Earlier this week, Earth’s shadow swept across the full Moon in the year’s only total lunar eclipse . This stunning sequence combines images showing the Moon’s path across the night sky.”

— APOD editors, March 5, 2026

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
March 5, 2026
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Satoru Murata ; Text: Keighley Rockcliffe ( NASA GSFC , UMCP , CRESST II )
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 163 words

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Source

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