Denver, CO – Colorado residents will be among the best-positioned skywatchers in the United States for the most dramatic eclipse of 2026, with the state’s high elevation and typically clearer skies providing an added advantage over many regions.
According to astronomical forecasts, four eclipses will occur in 2026, including two solar and two lunar eclipses. For Colorado, the standout event is the March total lunar eclipse, which should be visible in full statewide, weather permitting.
🌕 March 3, 2026 — Total Lunar Eclipse (Prime Viewing in Colorado)
This is the top eclipse event of 2026 for U.S. residents, and Colorado sits within the heart of the strongest viewing corridor.
According to eclipse timing data, the Moon will enter Earth’s darkest shadow during the late-night to early-morning hours Tuesday, March 3. Viewers in Denver, Colorado Springs, Boulder, Fort Collins, Greeley, Pueblo, Grand Junction, and Durango are expected to see all phases of the eclipse, including a long-lasting deep red “Blood Moon” during totality.
Thanks to Colorado’s elevation, the Moon will remain high in the sky during peak totality, offering extended viewing, crisp visibility, and strong opportunities for photography.
👉 Lunar eclipses are safe to view without special glasses.
🌞 August 12, 2026 — Solar Eclipse (Partial in Colorado)
A major total solar eclipse will cross Greenland, Iceland, and northern Spain later in the year. In Colorado, the event will appear only as a partial solar eclipse.
During the late morning hours, the Sun will be partially obscured statewide. Certified solar eclipse glasses are required for safe viewing.
🌕 August 27–28, 2026 — Partial Lunar Eclipse
A second lunar eclipse later in the summer will also be visible across Colorado, though only modest shadowing of the Moon is expected.
🧭 Colorado & U.S. Eclipse Takeaway
- ⭐ Best Colorado event: March 3 total lunar eclipse
- 👀 Viewing quality: Excellent — among the best in the U.S.
- ☀️ Solar eclipse: Partial locally; totality occurs overseas
