Today's Top 3 News: How to Watch a Rare Blood Moon in Australia and Indonesia

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In Indonesia, the Worm Blood Moon phenomenon is expected to begin appearing early in the evening around 6:10 PM WIB, coinciding with the time for breaking the fast. The peak of the total eclipse will occur when the moon fully turns coppery red. Shutterstock

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Monday, March 02, 2026. Here are the highlights: Prabowo's US-Iran Mediation Plan Not Yet Discussed with House; Best Time to Catch a Rare Blood Moon Across Australian Cities; and How to Watch the March 3 Total Lunar Eclipse in Jakarta: Times and Tips.

The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today:

1. Prabowo's US-Iran Mediation Plan Not Yet Discussed with House

Deputy Chairperson of House Commission I, Dave Akbarshah Fikarno Laksono, stated that President Prabowo Subianto has not yet officially communicated his intention to act as a mediator between the United States and Iran. The conflict in the Middle East escalated after Israel, alongside the US, launched an attack on Iran on February 28, 2026.

Indonesia has volunteered to facilitate dialogue among the conflicting parties. Furthermore, if approved by both sides, the President of Indonesia is willing to travel to Tehran for mediation.

"Regarding whether President Prabowo Subianto has communicated or requested input from the DPR regarding this plan, there has been no official communication received by Commission I of the House of Representatives of the Republic of Indonesia," stated Dave when contacted on Sunday, March 1, 2026.

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2. Best Time to Catch a Rare Blood Moon Across Australian Cities

On the night of March 3, 2026, a commanding Blood Moon will glow across Australia as a total lunar eclipse unfolds overhead. For several brief hours, the familiar silver Full Moon will transform into a deep copper-red orb.

As sunlight filters through Earth’s atmosphere, red wavelengths dominate, creating the haunting crimson hue. Fleeting yet unforgettable, this celestial spectacle promises a mesmerizing highlight for skywatchers across the country.

Best Time to See the Blood Moon Across Australian Cities

A Blood Moon occurs during a total lunar eclipse, when Earth moves directly between the Sun and the Moon. This March 3, instead of fading into darkness, the Moon will glow deep red as filtered sunlight passes through Earth’s atmosphere.

Australians can expect about 58 minutes of totality, though exact viewing times vary by city. Below are the best times to catch the Blood Moon across Australia’s capital cities, according to Forbes:

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3. How to Watch the March 3 Total Lunar Eclipse in Jakarta: Times and Tips

The Total Lunar Eclipse will occur on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, and will be visible from across the Indonesian territory. This upcoming event is particularly special as it is the only one occurring this year and will not take place again until December 31, 2028.

Avivah Yamani, an astronomy communicator from the Langit Selatan Community, explained that the moon's face will turn a reddish copper color. This color shift results from the scattering of visible sunlight waves, ranging from green to purple, as they pass through Earth's atmosphere.

Only red light can pass through the atmosphere and be reflected back to illuminate the moon, even though some of that red light is diffused or bent as well.

"Because there is still light that can reach the moon, the Earth's natural satellite can still be observed," said Avivah on Sunday, March 1, 2026.

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Today's Top 3 News: Prabowo's US-Iran Mediation Plan Not Yet Discussed with House

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