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Louisville, KY / Nashville, TN – Skywatchers across Kentucky and Tennessee will be among the best-positioned Americans to see the most dramatic eclipse of 2026, with viewing conditions expected to outperform much of the East Coast and rival the strongest areas of the Central United States.
According to astronomical forecasts, four eclipses will occur in 2026, including two solar and two lunar eclipses. For both states, the clear standout is the March total lunar eclipse, which should be visible in full across nearly all locations.
March 3, 2026 — Total Lunar Eclipse (Excellent Viewing in KY & TN)
This is the top eclipse event of 2026 for U.S. residents, and Kentucky and Tennessee sit firmly within the prime viewing corridor…