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Denver, CO – Skywatchers across the Rocky Mountain region will be among the better-positioned Americans to watch the most dramatic eclipse of 2026, with higher elevation and typically clearer skies giving the region a major advantage.
According to astronomical forecasts, four eclipses will occur in 2026, including two solar and two lunar eclipses. For residents of Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, and parts of Montana and New Mexico, the standout event is the March total lunar eclipse, expected to deliver strong, extended viewing.
March 3, 2026 — Total Lunar Eclipse (Strong Viewing in the Rockies)
The headline sky event of 2026 will be a total lunar eclipse, and the Rockies sit within a strong viewing zone, just west of the nation’s absolute peak…