A total lunar eclipse rises over New Orleans, home of NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility, in the early morning hours of Tuesday, March 3. A lunar eclipse occurs when Earth passes directly between the Sun and Moon, casting a huge shadow across the Moon’s surface. The Moon appears dark red or orange as the Sun’s light filters through Earth’s atmosphere.
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MAF_20260303_LunarEclipse_02
Date Created
March 3, 2026
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MAF
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NASA/Michael DeMocker
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NASA Michoud Assembly Facility
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