| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Total Lunar Eclipse, in North Carolina, United States |
| Start of Penumbral: | Tue, Mar 3, 2026 at 3:44 am EST |
| Start of Totality: | Tue, Mar 3, 2026 at 6:04 am EST |
| End of Totality: | Tue, Mar 3, 2026 at 7:02 am EST |
| End of Penumbral: | Tue, Mar 3, 2026 at 7:06 am EST | All times shown on this page are local time. |
Mar 3, 2026 – Total Lunar Eclipse – North Carolina
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This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each city,
Selection of Cities in North Carolina Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Totality Duration | Avg. Cloud Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville | 3:44 am | 6:33 am | 9:23 am EST | 3h, 27m, 8s | 67 % | |
| Charlotte | 3:44 am | 6:33 am | 9:23 am EST | 3h, 27m, 8s | 55 % | |
| Durham | 3:44 am | 6:33 am | 9:23 am EST | 3h, 27m, 8s | 54 % | |
| Fayetteville | 3:44 am | 6:33 am | 9:23 am EST | 3h, 27m, 8s | 56 % | |
| Greensboro | 3:44 am | 6:33 am | 9:23 am EST | 3h, 27m, 8s | 57 % | |
| Raleigh | 3:44 am | 6:33 am | 9:23 am EST | 3h, 27m, 8s | 54 % | |
| Winston-Salem | 3:44 am | 6:33 am | 9:23 am EST | 3h, 27m, 8s | 58 % |
All times shown on this page are local time.
Eclipses Visible in North Carolina
| Eclipse Visibility from North Carolina | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2025 Partial Solar Eclipse | Partial Solar 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 |  | |
| Feb 20, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in North Carolina, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |
Next total solar eclipse in North Carolina