Event details

Solar Eclipse Window

A lunar eclipse happens when Earth shadow darkens the Moon.

When to look: Confirm the exact local eclipse window and use certified solar viewing protection.

Where visible: Visibility depends on event path, local horizon, and cloud cover

How to watch: No telescope required. Naked eye works; binoculars or a camera are optional.

Check local eclipse conditions Astronomy events calendar

What can ruin visibility

Check these before travel

Cloud cover and Moon visibility matter more than darkness for this event.

Confirm the event window
Confirm Moon position
Check cloud cover
Choose an open horizon

Event timing source

Date guard and local forecast handoff

Calendar status: Aug 10-Aug 13 | Peak Aug 12

Date guard: Past event windows are not promoted as current events on the event hub or astronomy calendar.

Forecast dataset: 2026-07-13

Use this event page for the sky-window baseline, then use the map or tonight forecast for clouds, moonlight, darkness, and the best local viewing window.

Best regions for this eclipse

Start with western and central U.S. options, then verify local cloud timing

Central Region Colorado

State: Colorado

Score: 91 (Great)

Event window: Confirm the exact local eclipse window and use certified solar viewing protection.

Local sky window: Monday 11:00 PM-2:00 AM MDT

Main factor: Moon above horizon and low cloud risk

View location

North Region Arkansas

State: Arkansas

Score: 91 (Great)

Event window: Confirm the exact local eclipse window and use certified solar viewing protection.

Local sky window: Monday 11:00 PM-2:00 AM CDT

Main factor: Moon above horizon and low cloud risk

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North Region North Dakota

State: North Dakota

Score: 91 (Great)

Event window: Confirm the exact local eclipse window and use certified solar viewing protection.

Local sky window: Tuesday 12:00 AM-3:00 AM CDT

Main factor: Moon above horizon and low cloud risk

View location

North Region Wisconsin

State: Wisconsin

Score: 90 (Great)

Event window: Confirm the exact local eclipse window and use certified solar viewing protection.

Local sky window: Monday 11:00 PM-2:00 AM CDT

Main factor: Moon above horizon and low cloud risk

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Confirm the event window and Moon position

Simple field check

Darkness is less important than whether the Moon is visible from your location. Verify the event timing, Moon altitude, and cloud cover before the window starts.

Confirm the Moon is above your local horizon and recheck cloud cover before the event window.

Recheck local sky conditions before long travel, especially if the event depends on a short viewing window.