| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Partial Lunar Eclipse, in West Bengal, India |
| Start of Penumbral: | Wed, May 26, 2021 at 6:10 pm IST |
| Start of Totality: | Wed, May 26, 2021 at 6:10 pm IST |
| End of Totality: | Wed, May 26, 2021 at 6:22 pm IST |
| End of Penumbral: | Wed, May 26, 2021 at 7:19 pm IST | All times shown on this page are local time. |
May 26, 2021 – Partial Lunar Eclipse – West Bengal
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This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each city,
Selection of Cities in West Bengal Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Avg. Cloud Cover | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asansol | 2:17 pm | 6:26 pm | 7:19 pm IST | 47 % |  | |
| Bankura | 2:17 pm | 6:24 pm | 7:19 pm IST | 50 % | | |
| Bardhaman | 2:17 pm | 6:21 pm | 7:19 pm IST | 65 % | | |
| Cooch Behar | 2:17 pm | 6:20 pm | 7:19 pm IST | 81 % | | |
| Kolkata | 2:17 pm | 6:19 pm | 7:19 pm IST | 74 % | | |
| Kulti | 2:17 pm | 6:26 pm | 7:19 pm IST | 47 % | | |
| Suri | 2:17 pm | 6:23 pm | 7:19 pm IST | 62 % | |
All times shown on this page are local time.
Eclipses Visible in West Bengal
| Eclipse Visibility from West Bengal | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 7–8, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 3, 2026 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Feb 21, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 2, 2027 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Jul 6–7, 2028 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in West Bengal, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |