| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Total Lunar Eclipse, in Arizona, United States |
| Start of Penumbral: | Tue, Mar 3, 2026 at 1:44 am MST |
| Start of Totality: | Tue, Mar 3, 2026 at 4:04 am MST |
| End of Totality: | Tue, Mar 3, 2026 at 5:02 am MST |
| End of Penumbral: | Tue, Mar 3, 2026 at 7:10 am MST | All times shown on this page are local time. |
Mar 3, 2026 – Total Lunar Eclipse – Arizona
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This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each city,
Selection of Cities in Arizona Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Totality Duration | Avg. Cloud Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler | 1:44 am | 4:33 am | 7:23 am MST | 3h, 27m, 8s | 50 % | |
| Glendale | 1:44 am | 4:33 am | 7:23 am MST | 3h, 27m, 8s | 46 % | |
| Mesa | 1:44 am | 4:33 am | 7:23 am MST | 3h, 27m, 8s | 52 % | |
| Phoenix | 1:44 am | 4:33 am | 7:23 am MST | 3h, 27m, 8s | 46 % | |
| Scottsdale | 1:44 am | 4:33 am | 7:23 am MST | 3h, 27m, 8s | 49 % | |
| Tempe | 1:44 am | 4:33 am | 7:23 am MST | 3h, 27m, 8s | 52 % | |
| Tucson | 1:44 am | 4:33 am | 7:23 am MST | 3h, 27m, 8s | 43 % |
All times shown on this page are local time.
Eclipses Visible in Arizona
| Eclipse Visibility from Arizona | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13–14, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 3, 2026 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 27–28, 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Feb 20, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 16–17, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Arizona, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |