Watch the Total Lunar Eclipse 2026
Live from Mt. Mauna Kea Observatory in Hawaii
On March 3rd, 2026, one of the most dramatic celestial events of the year unfolds - a Total Lunar Eclipse, streamed live from the summit of Mauna Kea in Hawaii.
Broadcast in partnership with the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan and the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope, this feed delivers something rare: professional-grade astronomy equipment capturing the eclipse from one of the clearest night skies on Earth.
If you're going to watch a lunar eclipse online - this is the feed to choose.
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Why Mauna Kea?
Mauna Kea isn’t just a mountain. It’s one of the most important astronomical locations on the planet.
• Elevation: 4,207 meters (13,803 ft).
• Above much of Earth’s atmospheric moisture.
• Minimal light pollution.
• Stable air conditions.
• Home to some of the world’s most advanced telescopes.
From this altitude, the Moon appears sharper, brighter, and far more detailed than from most urban environments.
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What is a Total Lunar Eclipse?
A total lunar eclipse occurs when:
• The Earth moves directly between the Sun and the Moon.
• Earth’s shadow fully covers the Moon.
• The Moon turns deep red - often called a “Blood Moon”.
The red color happens because Earth’s atmosphere bends sunlight, filtering out blue wavelengths and allowing red light to reach the lunar surface.
It’s the same effect that makes sunsets red - except projected onto the Moon.
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What Makes This Stream Special?
Unlike typical backyard telescope feeds, this stream:
• Uses professional observatory equipment.
• Is filmed from high-altitude volcanic terrain.
• Offers extremely low atmospheric distortion.
• Is backed by astronomical institutions.
It’s not just a livestream - it’s an observatory-grade broadcast.
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What Time Does the Stream Start?
The livestream is scheduled to begin: March 3, 2026 at 09:00 UTC.
That corresponds to:
• 🇺🇸 New York (EST) - 04:00
• 🇺🇸 Los Angeles (PST) - 01:00
• 🇯🇵 Tokyo (JST) - 18:00
• 🇬🇧 London (GMT) - 09:00
• 🇦🇺 Sydney (AEDT) - 20:00
• 🇹🇭 Bangkok (ICT) - 16:00
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Where Will the Eclipse Be Visible?
This total lunar eclipse will be visible in:
• Asia
• The Pacific
• Western North America
• Parts of Alaska and Hawaii
If it’s nighttime where you are during totality, you’ll see it...weather permitting.
If not, the Mauna Kea stream gives you front-row access regardless of location....weather permitting!
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Fun Facts While You Watch!
Will it get colder tomorrow because of the eclipse? No - lunar eclipses don’t affect Earth’s temperature.
Will whales sing differently? Also no. But you might.
Will your toaster stop working? Still safe.
Will Earth look different from the International Space Station during the eclipse? Astronauts would see Earth casting a circular shadow into space - but visually from orbit, Earth itself won’t suddenly change appearance.
Happy sky watching all!
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