May 26, 2021 at 11:18 pm
Max View in 58°56'14.4"N, 163°00'06.9"E
| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Total Lunar Eclipse, in 58°56'14.4"N, 163°00'06.9"E |
| Began: | Wed, May 26, 2021 at 9:36 pm |
| Maximum: | Wed, May 26, 2021 at 11:18 pm 1.009 Magnitude |
| Ended: | Thu, May 27, 2021 at 1:49 am |
| Duration: | 4 hours, 14 minutes | All times shown on this page are local time. |
May 26–27, 2021 — Total Lunar Eclipse — 58°56'14.4"N, 163°00'06.9"E
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The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below.
| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:47 pm Wed, May 26 | Not directly visible | Penumbral Eclipse begins Below horizon |  123° | -5.4° |
| 9:36 pm Wed, May 26 | Rising | Moonrise Rising | 133° | -0.2° |
| 9:45 pm Wed, May 26 | Partial Eclipse begins Partial moon eclipse starts - moon is getting red. 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 Southeast for the best view of the eclipse. | 134° | 0.4° | |
| 11:11 pm Wed, May 26 | Total Eclipse begins Total moon eclipse starts - completely red moon. Moon close to horizon, so make sure you have free sight to South-southeast. | 153° | 6.1° | |
| 11:18 pm Wed, May 26 | Maximum Eclipse Moon is closest to the center of the shadow. Moon close to horizon, so make sure you have free sight to South-southeast. | 154° | 6.5° | |
| 11:25 pm Wed, May 26 | Total Eclipse ends Total moon eclipse ends. Moon close to horizon, so make sure you have free sight to South-southeast. | 156° | 6.8° | |
| 12:52 am Thu, May 27 | Partial Eclipse ends Partial moon eclipse ends. Moon close to horizon, so make sure you have free sight to South. | 175° | 9.1° | |
| 1:49 am Thu, May 27 | Penumbral Eclipse ends The Earth's penumbra ends. Moon close to horizon, so make sure you have free sight to South. | 188° | 8.6° |
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 26–27)
In the past, this day was cloudy 78% of the time (since 2000).
Lunar Eclipses
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- Accuracy of Our Eclipse Calculations
- Why Two Dates for a Lunar Eclipse?
Eclipses and Transits Visible in 58°56'14.4"N, 163°00'06.9"E
| Eclipse Visibility From 58°56'14.4"N, 163°00'06.9"E | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Sep 8, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 3–4, 2026 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 17, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Jan 12, 2028 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in 58°56'14.4"N, 163°00'06.9"E, or the path map image for global details. |
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