| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Total Lunar Eclipse, in Iowa, United States |
| Start of Penumbral: | Thu, Mar 13, 2025 at 10:57 pm CDT |
| Start of Totality: | Fri, Mar 14, 2025 at 1:26 am CDT |
| End of Totality: | Fri, Mar 14, 2025 at 2:31 am CDT |
| End of Penumbral: | Fri, Mar 14, 2025 at 5:00 am CDT | All times shown on this page are local time. |
Mar 13–14, 2025 – Total Lunar Eclipse – Iowa
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This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each city,
Selection of Cities in Iowa Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Totality Duration | Avg. Cloud Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids | 10:57 pm | 1:58 am | 5:00 am CDT | 3h, 38m, 12s | 63 % | |
| Center Point | 10:57 pm | 1:58 am | 5:00 am CDT | 3h, 38m, 12s | 59 % | |
| Davenport | 10:57 pm | 1:58 am | 5:00 am CDT | 3h, 38m, 12s | 63 % | |
| Des Moines | 10:57 pm | 1:58 am | 5:00 am CDT | 3h, 38m, 12s | 70 % | |
| Dubuque | 10:57 pm | 1:58 am | 5:00 am CDT | 3h, 38m, 12s | 69 % | |
| Sioux City | 10:57 pm | 1:58 am | 5:00 am CDT | 3h, 38m, 12s | 66 % | |
| Waterloo | 10:57 pm | 1:58 am | 5:00 am CDT | 3h, 38m, 12s | 65 % |
All times shown on this page are local time.
Eclipses Visible in Iowa
| Eclipse Visibility from Iowa | 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 Iowa, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |
Next total solar eclipse in Iowa