The Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI) said on the 26th that a total lunar eclipse, in which the moon fully enters Earth's umbra, will occur on Mar. 3. In particular, a total lunar eclipse coinciding with the first full moon of the lunar year is the first in 36 years since Feb. 10, 1990.
If weather conditions permit, this eclipse is expected to be observable across all regions of the country from moonrise through the end of the event. A lunar eclipse begins when the moon enters Earth's penumbra, and the partial phase, where part of the moon is covered by the umbra, proceeds at 6:49:48 p.m.
The total lunar eclipse, when the moon completely enters Earth's umbra and the entire moon is covered, begins at 8:04 p.m. The deepest coverage occurs at 8:33:42 p.m., and the totality phase ends at 9:03:24 p.m. It then returns to the partial phase, and all stages conclude at 10:17:36 p.m.
The observable region is broad, including East Asia, Australia, the Pacific, and the Americas. Meanwhile, the next lunar eclipse visible from Korea will be on Jul. 7, 2028, and a partial lunar eclipse is expected.