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Omaha, NE / Topeka, KS – Residents across Nebraska and Kansas will be among the best-positioned skywatchers anywhere in the United States to witness the most dramatic eclipse of 2026, with viewing conditions expected to be near ideal from start to finish.
According to astronomical forecasts, four eclipses will occur in 2026, including two solar and two lunar eclipses. For both states, the clear highlight is the March total lunar eclipse, which should be visible in full statewide, weather permitting.
March 3, 2026 — Total Lunar Eclipse (Prime Viewing in NE & KS)
This is the top eclipse event of 2026 for U.S. residents, and Nebraska and Kansas sit directly in the heart of the strongest viewing corridor…