May 26, 2021 at 5:50 am
Near max in Cape Hatteras
| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Partial Lunar Eclipse in Cape Hatteras, North Carolina |
| Began: | Wed, May 26, 2021 at 4:47 am |
| Maximum: | Wed, May 26, 2021 at 5:51 am 0.098 Magnitude |
| Ended: | Wed, May 26, 2021 at 5:54 am |
| Duration: | 1 hour, 6 minutes | All times shown on this page are local time. |
May 26, 2021 — Total Lunar Eclipse — Cape Hatteras
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| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:47 am Wed, May 26 | Penumbral Eclipse begins The Earth's penumbra start touching the Moon's face. |  234° | 10.6° | |
| 5:45 am Wed, May 26 | Partial Eclipse begins Partial moon eclipse starts - moon is getting red. Moon close to horizon, recommend going to a high point. | 243° | 1.1° | |
| 5:51 am Wed, May 26 | Maximum in Cape Hatteras This is the moment when the eclipse reaches its greatest magnitude while the entire Moon is above the horizon in Cape Hatteras. The true maximum point of this eclipse cannot be seen in Cape Hatteras 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 West-southwest for the best view of the eclipse. | 244° | 0.2° | |
| 5:54 am Wed, May 26 | Setting | Moonset Setting, but the combination of a very low moon and the total eclipse phase makes the Moon so dim before it sets, that it might disappear from view some time before it sets. | 244° | -0.2° |
| 7:11 am Wed, May 26 | Not directly visible | Total Eclipse begins Below horizon | 254° | -15.1° |
| 7:18 am Wed, May 26 | Not directly visible | Maximum Eclipse Below horizon | 255° | -16.5° |
| 7:25 am Wed, May 26 | Not directly visible | Total Eclipse ends Below horizon | 256° | -17.8° |
| 8:52 am Wed, May 26 | Not directly visible | Partial Eclipse ends Below horizon | 266° | -34.6° |
| 9:49 am Wed, May 26 | Not directly visible | Penumbral Eclipse ends Below horizon | 274° | -45.7° |
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.
Cloud Coverage (May 26)
In the past, this day was cloudy 46% of the time (since 2000).
Lunar Eclipses
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- 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 Cape Hatteras
| Eclipse Visibility From Cape Hatteras | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17–18, 2024 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 13–14, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 29, 2025 Partial Solar Eclipse | Partial Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 3, 2026 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 12, 2026 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Cape Hatteras, or the path map image for global details. |
Next total solar eclipse visible in Cape Hatteras