| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Total Lunar Eclipse, in Connecticut, 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 6:27 am EST |
| End of Penumbral: | Tue, Mar 3, 2026 at 6:27 am EST | All times shown on this page are local time. |
Mar 3, 2026 – Total Lunar Eclipse – Connecticut
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This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each city,
Selection of Cities in Connecticut Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Totality Duration | Avg. Cloud Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport | 3:44 am | 6:22 am | 9:23 am EST | 3h, 27m, 8s | 77 % | |
| Groton | 3:44 am | 6:18 am | 9:23 am EST | 3h, 27m, 8s | 74 % | |
| Hartford | 3:44 am | 6:20 am | 9:23 am EST | 3h, 27m, 8s | 76 % | |
| New Haven | 3:44 am | 6:20 am | 9:23 am EST | 3h, 27m, 8s | 80 % | |
| Stamford | 3:44 am | 6:24 am | 9:23 am EST | 3h, 27m, 8s | 79 % | |
| Waterbury | 3:44 am | 6:22 am | 9:23 am EST | 3h, 27m, 8s | 81 % | |
| Westport | 3:44 am | 6:23 am | 9:23 am EST | 3h, 27m, 8s | 79 % |
All times shown on this page are local time.
Eclipses Visible in Connecticut
| Eclipse Visibility from Connecticut | 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 Connecticut, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |
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