Total Lunar Eclipse Over Indianapolis: Timing Details

This month, Indianapolis will witness a total lunar eclipse, an event that's not as rare as the total solar eclipse in 2024. While most people may recall the solar eclipse, a total lunar eclipse is a more common occurrence.

When to look for the eclipse

The timing of the lunar eclipse is mainly in the early morning hours of Saturday, March 14. Our partial phase begins at 1:09 a.m., with totality lasting from 2:26-3:31 a.m. During this timeframe, the moon will take on a reddish orange hue as the Earth casts its shadow on it, earning it the nickname "blood moon." By 4:47 a.m., the partial eclipse will come to a close.

Next lunar eclipses

It's much more common to see a total lunar eclipse than a total solar eclipse. Prior to the 2024 total solar eclipse, it had been centuries without a totality for a solar eclipse in Indianapolis. We'll only have to wait until March 3, 2026, for the next total lunar eclipse.

A partial lunar eclipse will also be seen in August 2026.