Total Eclipse Visible
Tonga
| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Total Lunar Eclipse, in Tonga |
| Start of Penumbral: | Tue, Mar 3, 2026 at 9:44 pm TOT |
| Start of Totality: | Wed, Mar 4, 2026 at 12:04 am TOT |
| End of Totality: | Wed, Mar 4, 2026 at 1:02 am TOT |
| End of Penumbral: | Wed, Mar 4, 2026 at 3:23 am TOT | All times shown on this page are local time. |
Mar 3–4, 2026 – Total Lunar Eclipse – Tonga
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Lunar Eclipses
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Selection of Cities in Tonga Where the Totality Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Totality Duration | Avg. Cloud Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neiafu | 9:44 pm | 12:33 am | 3:23 am TOT | 3h, 27m, 8s | 71 % | |
| Nuku'alofa | 9:44 pm | 12:33 am | 3:23 am TOT | 3h, 27m, 8s | 66 % | |
| Pangai | 9:44 pm | 12:33 am | 3:23 am TOT | 3h, 27m, 8s | 67 % |
Actual weather forecasts are available from 14 days before the eclipse. Average cloud coverage is based on data since 2000.
Eclipses Visible in Tonga
| Eclipse Visibility from Tonga | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2024 Partial Solar Eclipse | Annular Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 14, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Sep 8, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Sep 22, 2025 Partial Solar Eclipse | Partial Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 3–4, 2026 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Tonga, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |
Next total solar eclipse in Tonga