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Columbia, SC – South Carolinians will have chances to spot eclipses in 2026, but astronomy experts say the most dramatic views this year will favor the Central and Western United States, placing much of the Southeast — including South Carolina — just outside the prime viewing zone.
According to astronomical forecasts, four eclipses will occur in 2026, including two solar and two lunar eclipses. While South Carolina will see portions of several events, timing means local viewers will miss the longest and most vivid moments of the year’s most anticipated eclipse.
March 3, 2026 — Total Lunar Eclipse (Best Viewed West of South Carolina)
This is the top eclipse event of 2026 for U.S. residents, but South Carolina sits near the eastern edge of optimal viewing…