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Connecticut March 3 Event: Stamford, Bridgeport Prepare for Rare Pre-Dawn Lunar Eclipse
Hartford, Connecticut – Connecticut residents should circle March 3 now, when a rare 58 minute Blood Moon will unfold from 6:04 to 7:03 a.m., marking the
By County Herald Weather Center · 2026-02-21T09:20:00+00:00
Connecticut Prepares for Lunar Spectacle Hartford, Connecticut – Connecticut residents should circle March 3 now, when a rare 58 minute Blood Moon will unfold from 6:04 to 7:03 a.m., marking the most significant astronomical event for the state this year. Astronomers and local weather experts in cities like Stamford and Bridgeport are preparing residents for this rare pre dawn alignment.
What to Expect The total lunar eclipse, commonly referred to as a "Blood Moon" due to the reddish hue the moon takes on during totality, will be visible across much of the state, weather permitting. The Earth will pass directly between the sun and the moon, casting its shadow across the lunar surface.
Local observatories are urging residents in urban centers like Bridgeport and Stamford to find areas with lower light pollution to get the best view of the event, which will be low on the horizon.