| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Total Lunar Eclipse, in Northwest Territories, Canada |
| 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 7:23 am MST | All times shown on this page are local time. |
Mar 3, 2026 – Total Lunar Eclipse – Northwest Territories
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This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each city,
Selection of Cities in Northwest Territories Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Totality Duration | Avg. Cloud Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aklavik | 1:44 am | 4:33 am | 7:23 am MST | 3h, 27m, 8s | 72 % | |
| Fort Simpson | 1:44 am | 4:33 am | 7:23 am MST | 3h, 27m, 8s | 66 % | |
| Fort Smith | 1:44 am | 4:33 am | 7:23 am MST | 3h, 27m, 8s | 62 % | |
| Hay River | 1:44 am | 4:33 am | 7:23 am MST | 3h, 27m, 8s | 65 % | |
| Inuvik | 1:44 am | 4:33 am | 7:23 am MST | 3h, 27m, 8s | 80 % | |
| Rae-Edzo | 1:44 am | 4:33 am | 7:23 am MST | 3h, 27m, 8s | 62 % | |
| Yellowknife | 1:44 am | 4:33 am | 7:23 am MST | 3h, 27m, 8s | 60 % |
All times shown on this page are local time.
Eclipses Visible in Northwest Territories
| Eclipse Visibility from Northwest Territories | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |  | |
| Aug 27–28, 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Northwest Territories, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |
Next total solar eclipse in Northwest Territories