It will be a spectacular total lunar eclipse where the Earth's umbra, the darkest part of its shadow, completely covers the Moon. Because a totally eclipsed Moon is usually colored red, total lunar eclipses are also called Blood Moons.

Upcoming eclipses

A lunar eclipse can be seen from all locations on the night side of Earth.

This eclipse will not be visible in Chicago, but you can follow it via our real-time animation or live stream.

Next Lunar Eclipse in Chicago

The next eclipse in Chicago will be a Total Lunar Eclipse on March 3, 2026, starting at 2:44:25 am local time.

Eclipse preview with time and animation

Check out the local weather forecast to find out if you will have clear skies to view the eclipse!

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Upcoming 5 Lunar Eclipses

Sep 7–8, 2025

Lunar Eclipse (Total) Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, West in North America, East in South America, Pacific, Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Arctic, Antarctica

Mar 2–3, 2026

Lunar Eclipse (Total) East in Europe, Asia, Australia, North America, South America, Pacific, Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Arctic, Antarctica

Aug 27–28, 2026

Lunar Eclipse (Partial) Europe, West in Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Pacific, Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Antarctica

Feb 20–21, 2027

Lunar Eclipse (Penumbral) Europe, Asia, North/West Australia, Africa, Much of North America, South America, Pacific, Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Arctic, Antarctica

Jul 18–19, 2027

Lunar Eclipse (Almost)

More details about upcoming Eclipses