| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse, in Port Louis |
| Began: | Wed, May 26, 2021 at 5:41 pm |
| Maximum: | Wed, May 26, 2021 at 5:44 pm -0.848 Magnitude |
| Ended: | Wed, May 26, 2021 at 5:49 pm |
| Duration: | 8 minutes | All times shown on this page are local time. |
May 26, 2021 — Total Lunar Eclipse — Port Louis
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looked like in Port Louis. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below. All times were local time (MUT) for Port Louis.
| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:47 pm Wed, May 26 | Not directly visible | Penumbral Eclipse begins Below horizon |  163° | -48.7° |
| 1:45 pm Wed, May 26 | Not directly visible | Partial Eclipse begins Below horizon | 147° | -43.2° |
| 3:11 pm Wed, May 26 | Not directly visible | Total Eclipse begins Below horizon | 129° | -30.1° |
| 3:18 pm Wed, May 26 | Not directly visible | Maximum Eclipse Below horizon | 128° | -28.8° |
| 3:25 pm Wed, May 26 | Not directly visible | Total Eclipse ends Below horizon | 127° | -27.5° |
| 4:52 pm Wed, May 26 | Not directly visible | Partial Eclipse ends Below horizon | 116° | -11.0° |
| 5:41 pm Wed, May 26 | Rising | Moonrise Rising | 112° | -0.2° |
| 5:44 pm Wed, May 26 | Maximum in Port Louis This is the moment when the eclipse reaches its greatest magnitude while the entire Moon is above the horizon in Port Louis. The true maximum point of this eclipse cannot be seen in Port Louis because the Moon is below the horizon at that time. Since the Moon is near the horizon at this time, we recommend going to a high point or finding an unobstructed area with free sight to East-southeast for the best view of the eclipse. | 112° | 0.2° | |
| 5:49 pm Wed, May 26 | Penumbral Eclipse ends The Earth's penumbra ends. Moon close to horizon, recommend going to a high point. | 111° | 1.2° |
How to use altitude & direction to find in the sky
The curvature of the shadow's path and the apparent rotation of the Moon's disk is due to the Earth's rotation.
The total phase of this lunar eclipse was not visible in Port Louis, but it could be observed there as a penumbral lunar eclipse. A penumbral lunar eclipse can be a bit hard to see as the shadowed part is only a little bit fainter than the rest of the Moon.
Cloud Coverage (May 26)
In the past, this day was cloudy 49% of the time (since 2000).
Lunar Eclipses
- When Is the Next Lunar Eclipse?
- Total Lunar Eclipse
- Why Does the Moon Turn Red?
- Partial Lunar Eclipse
- Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
- Can I See a Lunar Eclipse?
- Blood Moon - Total Lunar Eclipse
- Eclipse Seasons
- What Is a Tetrad?
- Magnitude of Eclipses
- Accuracy of Our Eclipse Calculations
- Why Two Dates for a Lunar Eclipse?
Eclipses and Transits Visible in Port Louis
| Eclipse Visibility From Port Louis | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2024 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Sep 7–8, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Feb 17, 2026 Partial Solar Eclipse | Annular Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 28, 2026 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Feb 21, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Port Louis, or the path map image for global details. |