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Clear your calendar and look up this March because this phenomena doesn’t come around often. Science Centre Singapore is throwing the doors open for a front-row view of a Total Lunar Eclipse happening on March 3, 2026. And it’s kind of a big deal – not only does it fall on the 15th day of the Lunar New Year, it’s also the last total lunar eclipse visible anywhere in the world until December 31, 2028.
From evening onwards, the Moon will slowly slip into Earth’s shadow and emerge bathed in a deep, coppery red. And it’s not just the Moon stealing the spotlight – expect a sky dotted with Taurus, Orion, Canis Major, and Gemini, with Jupiter shining into the late evening and Saturn lingering in the western sky until midnight.
And you won’t be watching it alone. The event features expert-led skywatching sessions, guided by Science Centre astronomy educators who’ll walk you through what’s happening in real time. There’ll also be planetarium shows breaking down the science behind the eclipse, plus hands-on, family-friendly activities to keep curious minds busy while waiting for the main event.
On that day itself, guests can take turns peering through 15 high-powered telescopes offering 30-times magnification, with more scopes added progressively as the Moon climbs higher. To keep queues moving, live screens along the waiting areas will stream the eclipse with commentary from the Science Educators – so you won’t miss a thing, even while waiting your turn.
Standard tickets for viewing are free, but it’s strictly first-come, first-served, so pre-registration is strongly encouraged when slots open on February 20. For those turning up on the day, onsite registration begins from 6pm at the Science Centre’s main entrance.
However, if you’re looking to level up the night, there’s a $4 special bundle that includes telescope viewing and a live planetarium show at the Omni-Theatre, with sessions at 5.00pm, 5.40pm, 8.10pm, and 8.50pm.
Can’t make it down in person? No stress – the entire eclipse will also be livestreamed on Science Centre Singapore’s YouTube channel, so you can still catch the celestial drama from wherever you are.
When is the Total Lunar Eclipse happening?
The eclipse takes place on March 3, 2026, coinciding with the 15th day of the Lunar New Year. It runs from moonrise at 7.15pm to 9.17pm, with the best viewing window from Science Centre Singapore starting at 7.47pm.
What will we see?
As Earth’s shadow slides across the Moon, it will slowly darken before turning a deep, rusty red. From Singapore, the Moon will appear already eclipsed as it rises, glowing red near the horizon before brightening as it moves out of Earth’s inner shadow.
Can I bring my own telescope or equipment?
No – for safety and crowd management, personal telescopes and large equipment aren’t allowed. All viewing will be done using the telescopes provided on site.
How should I get there?
Public transport is highly recommended. Parking is limited, so take the MRT, bus, or a taxi if you’re heading down.
What happens if it rains?
If the weather doesn’t cooperate, guests will be directed to the Marquee to watch a live-stream of the eclipse, complete with on-stage commentary and Moon-phase activities.
If I miss this one, when’s the next chance I’ll be able to see it again?
Miss this, and the next Total Lunar Eclipse visible in Singapore won’t happen until December 31, 2028, starting around 10.03pm.
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