Leh, Ladakh | Ladakh N E W S
A Total Lunar Eclipse will occur on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, and will be visible across most parts of India, including Ladakh and Jammu & Kashmir, according to information shared by Ladakhi Meteorological Director Sonam Lotus and the Positional Astronomical Centre (IMD), Kolkata.
The eclipse will begin in the afternoon but people in India will mainly observe the final phase of the eclipse after moonrise, as the Moon appears above the horizon during the evening hours.
Eclipse Timings (IST)
Eclipse Begins: 3:20 PM
Totality Begins: 4:34 PM
Totality Ends: 5:33 PM
Eclipse Ends: 6:48 PM
Visibility in Ladakh & J&K
Residents will witness the eclipse shortly after moonrise:
Leh: Moonrise at 6:17 PM — Visible for about 31 minutes
Kargil: Moonrise at 6:23 PM — Visible for about 25 minutes
Hanle: Moonrise at 6:12 PM — Visible for about 36 minutes
Srinagar: Moonrise at 6:28 PM — Visible for about 20 minutes
Jammu: Moonrise at 6:29 PM — Visible for about 19 minutes
This means viewers will mainly see the ending stage of the lunar eclipse as the Moon rises already partially eclipsed.
Where Else It Will Be Visible
The total lunar eclipse will also be visible across:
Eastern Asia
Australia
Pacific Ocean region
The Americas
Scientific Note
The eclipse magnitude is calculated at 1.155, confirming it as a total lunar eclipse. The next lunar eclipse visible from India is expected on 6 July 2028, which will be a partial eclipse.
Authorities advise sky watchers to observe the event safely — no special eye protection is required for viewing a lunar eclipse.
Source: Positional Astronomical Centre (IMD), Kolkata & Meteorological Centre Ladakh
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