Total Eclipse Visible
Australia
| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Total Lunar Eclipse, in Australia |
| Start of Penumbral: | Wed, May 26, 2021 at 6:17 pm ACST |
| Start of Totality: | Wed, May 26, 2021 at 8:41 pm ACST |
| End of Totality: | Wed, May 26, 2021 at 8:55 pm ACST |
| End of Penumbral: | Wed, May 26, 2021 at 11:19 pm ACST | All times shown on this page are local time. |
May 26, 2021 – Total Lunar Eclipse – Australia
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This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each territory.
Territories in Australia Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| Territory | Type | Start of Penumbral | Start of Totality | End of Totality | End of Penumbral |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Capital Territory | 6:47 pm AEST | 9:11 pm AEST | 9:25 pm AEST | 11:49 pm AEST | |
| Heard and McDonald Islands | 4:02 pm TFT | 4:11 pm TFT | 4:25 pm TFT | 6:49 pm TFT | |
| New South Wales | 6:47 pm AEST | 9:11 pm AEST | 9:25 pm AEST | 11:49 pm AEST | |
| Northern Territory | 6:17 pm ACST | 8:41 pm ACST | 8:55 pm ACST | 11:19 pm ACST | |
| Queensland | 6:47 pm AEST | 9:11 pm AEST | 9:25 pm AEST | 11:49 pm AEST | |
| South Australia | 6:17 pm ACST | 8:41 pm ACST | 8:55 pm ACST | 11:19 pm ACST | |
| Tasmania | 6:47 pm AEST | 9:11 pm AEST | 9:25 pm AEST | 11:49 pm AEST | |
| Victoria | 6:47 pm AEST | 9:11 pm AEST | 9:25 pm AEST | 11:49 pm AEST | |
| Western Australia | 4:47 pm AWST | 7:11 pm AWST | 7:25 pm AWST | 9:49 pm AWST |
All times shown on this page are local time. (Note: more than one time zone is listed.)
Selection of Cities in Australia Where the Totality Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Totality Duration | Avg. Cloud Cover | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide, South Australia | 6:17 pm | 8:48 pm | 11:19 pm ACST | 3h, 7m, 23s | 68 % |  | |
| Brisbane, Queensland | 6:47 pm | 9:18 pm | 11:49 pm AEST | 3h, 7m, 23s | 41 % |  | |
| Canberra, Australian Capital Territory | 6:47 pm | 9:18 pm | 11:49 pm AEST | 3h, 7m, 23s | 54 % |  | |
| Darwin, Northern Territory | 6:17 pm | 8:48 pm | 11:19 pm ACST | 3h, 7m, 23s | 23 % |  | |
| Melbourne, Victoria | 6:47 pm | 9:18 pm | 11:49 pm AEST | 3h, 7m, 23s | 75 % | |
Actual weather forecasts are available from 14 days before the eclipse. Average cloud coverage is based on data since 2000.
Eclipses Visible in Australia
| Eclipse Visibility from Australia | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2025 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Sep 8, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Sep 22, 2025 Partial Solar Eclipse | Partial Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 3–4, 2026 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 28, 2026 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Australia, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |
Next total solar eclipse in Australia