| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Total Lunar Eclipse, in Virginia, 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 7:04 am EST | All times shown on this page are local time. |
Mar 3, 2026 – Total Lunar Eclipse – Virginia
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This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each city,
Selection of Cities in Virginia Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Totality Duration | Avg. Cloud Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | 3:44 am | 6:33 am | 9:23 am EST | 3h, 27m, 8s | 64 % | |
| Chesapeake | 3:44 am | 6:32 am | 9:23 am EST | 3h, 27m, 8s | 58 % | |
| Hampton | 3:44 am | 6:32 am | 9:23 am EST | 3h, 27m, 8s | 59 % | |
| Newport News | 3:44 am | 6:33 am | 9:23 am EST | 3h, 27m, 8s | 58 % | |
| Norfolk | 3:44 am | 6:32 am | 9:23 am EST | 3h, 27m, 8s | 58 % | |
| Portsmouth | 3:44 am | 6:32 am | 9:23 am EST | 3h, 27m, 8s | 58 % | |
| Richmond | 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 Virginia
| Eclipse Visibility from Virginia | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17–18, 2024 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 13–14, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| 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 |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Virginia, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |
Next total solar eclipse in Virginia