North 24 Parganas: The moon during the lunar eclipse as seen over North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, Tuesday, March 3, 2026. (Photo: IANS/Biplab Banerjee)

North 24 Parganas: The moon during the lunar eclipse as seen over North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, Tuesday, March 3, 2026. (Photo: IANS/Biplab Banerjee)

Mahabalipuram: The lunar eclipse is seen above the historic Shore Temple on the outskirts of Chennai in Mahabalipuram district of Tamil Nadu, Tuesday, March 3, 2026. (Photo: IANS)

Prayagraj: The moon during the lunar eclipse as seen over Prayagraj district of Uttar Pradesh, Tuesday, March 3, 2026. (Photo: IANS)

Patna: The moon partially covered during the lunar eclipse as seen over Patna district of Bihar, Tuesday, March 3, 2026. (Photo: IANS)

Patna: The moon partially covered during the lunar eclipse as seen over Patna district of Bihar, Tuesday, March 3, 2026. (Photo: IANS)

New Delhi: A dramatic “Blood Moon” casts a crimson glow across the night sky as India Gate stands illuminated below during the lunar eclipse in New Delhi, Tuesday, March 3, 2026. (Photo: IANS/Wasim Sarvar)

Bankura: The moon was partially covered during the lunar eclipse as seen over Bankura district of West Bengal, Tuesday, March 3, 2026. (Photo: IANS)