Austin, TX – Texas skywatchers will be among the best-positioned people on Earth to witness the most dramatic eclipse of 2026, with viewing conditions expected to be near ideal statewide.
According to astronomical forecasts, four eclipses will occur in 2026, including two solar and two lunar eclipses. For Texas, the standout — and one of the year’s top global sky events — is the March total lunar eclipse.
🌕 March 3, 2026 — Total Lunar Eclipse (Exceptional Viewing in Texas)
This is the top eclipse event of 2026 for U.S. residents, and Texas sits squarely in 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 Dallas–Fort Worth, Houston, Austin, San Antonio, El Paso, Lubbock, Midland, and Amarillo are expected to see every phase of the eclipse, including a long-lasting deep red “Blood Moon” during totality.
Unlike states farther east, the Moon will be high overhead during peak totality in Texas, offering extended viewing time, striking color, and excellent conditions for photography.
👉 Lunar eclipses are safe to view without special glasses.
🌞 August 12, 2026 — Solar Eclipse (Partial in Texas)
A major total solar eclipse will sweep across Greenland, Iceland, and northern Spain later in the year. In Texas, the event will appear as a partial solar eclipse.
During the late morning hours, the Sun will be partially obscured across the state. 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 Texas, though only modest shadowing of the Moon is expected.
🧭 Texas & Global Eclipse Takeaway
- ⭐ Best Texas event: March 3 total lunar eclipse
- 👀 Viewing quality: Exceptional — among the best worldwide
- ☀️ Solar eclipse: Partial locally; totality occurs overseas
