The claim

“"NASA has announced Earth will have three days of total darkness in 2026."”

There is no NASA announcement or credible scientific basis for a global “three days of total darkness” event in 2026, and NASA has previously debunked closely related viral rumors.

This claim is a recurring hoax that periodically resurfaces with a new year attached, but it is not supported by any NASA press release, mission update, or scientific advisory. NASA has explicitly addressed and debunked similar viral “days of darkness” narratives in the past, noting there is no mechanism for Earth to suddenly go dark worldwide for multiple days. While localized darkness can occur via eclipses (minutes), severe storms, wildfire smoke, or regional blackouts, these are not global, multi-day astronomical events. The absence of any corroboration from reputable science outlets and the pattern of recycled wording across years are strong indicators the claim is false.