Total Eclipse Visible
Japan
| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Total Lunar Eclipse, in Japan |
| Start of Penumbral: | Wed, May 26, 2021 at 5:47 pm JST |
| Start of Totality: | Wed, May 26, 2021 at 8:11 pm JST |
| End of Totality: | Wed, May 26, 2021 at 8:25 pm JST |
| End of Penumbral: | Wed, May 26, 2021 at 10:49 pm JST | All times shown on this page are local time. |
May 26, 2021 – Total Lunar Eclipse – Japan
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Selection of Cities in Japan Where the Totality Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Totality Duration | Avg. Cloud Cover | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fukuoka | 5:47 pm | 8:18 pm | 10:49 pm JST | 3h, 7m, 23s | 72 % |  | |
| Kawasaki | 5:47 pm | 8:18 pm | 10:49 pm JST | 3h, 7m, 23s | 69 % |  | |
| Kitakyushu | 5:47 pm | 8:18 pm | 10:49 pm JST | 3h, 7m, 23s | 72 % | | |
| Kyoto | 5:47 pm | 8:18 pm | 10:49 pm JST | 3h, 7m, 23s | 74 % |  | |
| Tokyo | 5:47 pm | 8:18 pm | 10:49 pm JST | 3h, 7m, 23s | 68 % |  |
Actual weather forecasts are available from 14 days before the eclipse. Average cloud coverage is based on data since 2000.
Eclipses Visible in Japan
| Eclipse Visibility from Japan | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2025 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Sep 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 17, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Japan, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |
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