How long until next total lunar eclipse? See Michigan's lengthy wait

Portrait of Jenna PrestininziJenna Prestininzi

Detroit Free Press

March 3, 2026, 9:27 a.m. ET

If you missed Tuesday morning's total lunar eclipse, you'll have to wait three years before another looms over Michigan skies.

The eclipse occurred in the early morning hours March 3, its totality coinciding with the worm moon, March's full moon.

There won't be another total lunar eclipse for nearly three years, New Year's Eve, Dec. 31, 2028, and even then, it won't be visible in Michigan skies, according to Time and Date. That eclipse will be seen in Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, Canada and Alaska, Space.com said.

In Michigan, sky gazers won't see a total lunar eclipse again until June 26, 2029, more than three years from now, Time and Date noted.

In the meantime, a partial lunar eclipse will be visible over Michigan skies later this year, coming Aug. 27-28, according to NASA.

Here's what to know about the next total lunar eclipse.

When will the next total lunar eclipse in Michigan be?

The next total lunar eclipse visible from Michigan will occur on June 26, 2029, according to Timeanddate.com.

What is a total lunar eclipse?

A total lunar eclipse is when the sun, Earth and moon align so the moon is covered by the Earth's shadow, or umbra, NASA said.

When is the next total lunar eclipse?

The next total lunar eclipse will occur Dec. 31, New Year's Eve, 2028, but will not be visible over Michigan, according to Time and Date. The eclipse is set to be visible from Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, Canada and Alaska, Space.com said.

When is the next lunar eclipse?

There will be one more lunar eclipse in 2026, a partial lunar eclipse coming Aug. 27-28, NASA said. The eclipse will be visible in the Americas, Europe, Africa and western Asia, including over Michigan, Time and Date and the space agency noted.

The Sarasota Herald-Tribune contributed.

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