| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Total Lunar Eclipse, in Illinois, United States |
| Start of Penumbral: | Tue, Mar 3, 2026 at 2:44 am CST |
| Start of Totality: | Tue, Mar 3, 2026 at 5:04 am CST |
| End of Totality: | Tue, Mar 3, 2026 at 6:02 am CST |
| End of Penumbral: | Tue, Mar 3, 2026 at 6:39 am CST | All times shown on this page are local time. |
Mar 3, 2026 – Total Lunar Eclipse – Illinois
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This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each city,
Selection of Cities in Illinois Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Totality Duration | Avg. Cloud Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora | 2:44 am | 5:33 am | 8:23 am CST | 3h, 27m, 8s | 78 % | |
| Bloomington | 2:44 am | 5:33 am | 8:23 am CST | 3h, 27m, 8s | 74 % | |
| Chicago | 2:44 am | 5:33 am | 8:23 am CST | 3h, 27m, 8s | 85 % | |
| Decatur | 2:44 am | 5:33 am | 8:23 am CST | 3h, 27m, 8s | 72 % | |
| Peoria | 2:44 am | 5:33 am | 8:23 am CST | 3h, 27m, 8s | 77 % | |
| Rockford | 2:44 am | 5:33 am | 8:23 am CST | 3h, 27m, 8s | 74 % | |
| Springfield | 2:44 am | 5:33 am | 8:23 am CST | 3h, 27m, 8s | 70 % |
All times shown on this page are local time.
Eclipses Visible in Illinois
| Eclipse Visibility from Illinois | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2024 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 13–14, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 3, 2026 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 12, 2026 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 27–28, 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Illinois, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |
Next total solar eclipse in Illinois