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Nashville, TN – Skywatchers across the Tennessee Valley will be well positioned to see the most dramatic eclipse of 2026, with viewing conditions expected to be significantly better than the East Coast and competitive with much of the Midwest.
According to astronomical forecasts, four eclipses will occur in 2026, including two solar and two lunar eclipses. For residents of Tennessee, northern Alabama, and southern Kentucky, the March total lunar eclipse stands out as the year’s most impressive and accessible sky event.
March 3, 2026 — Total Lunar Eclipse (Strong Viewing in the Tennessee Valley)
The headline sky event of 2026 will be a total lunar eclipse, and the Tennessee Valley sits near the eastern edge of the prime viewing corridor…