A rare total lunar eclipse on Mar. 3 will bring a 58-minute “blood moon” to North America. It’s the only total lunar eclipse of 2026 — and last until 2028.

The phenomenon of a Full Moon arises when our planet, Earth, is precisely sandwiched between the Sun and the Moon. This alignment ensures the entire side of the Moon that faces us gleams under sunlight.

As of Monday, Jan. 19, the Moon phase is Waxing Crescent. According to NASA's Daily Moon Guide, 1% of the Moon will be lit up tonight. There's still too little Moon illuminated for us to spot anything, but it's only a few more days before the crescent will appear slightly bigger in the sky.

Here’s exactly when, where and how to see a beautiful crescent moon grow in the southwestern sky after dark every night this week.