Total Eclipse Visible
China
| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Total Lunar Eclipse, in China |
| Start of Penumbral: | Wed, May 26, 2021 at 6:33 pm CST |
| Start of Totality: | Wed, May 26, 2021 at 7:11 pm CST |
| End of Totality: | Wed, May 26, 2021 at 7:25 pm CST |
| End of Penumbral: | Wed, May 26, 2021 at 9:49 pm CST | All times shown on this page are local time. |
May 26, 2021 – Total Lunar Eclipse – China
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This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each state.
States in China Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| State | Type | Start of Penumbral | Start of Totality | End of Totality | End of Penumbral |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anhui | 6:50 pm CST | 7:11 pm CST | 7:25 pm CST | 9:49 pm CST | |
| Beijing Municipality | 7:24 pm CST | 7:24 pm CST | 7:25 pm CST | 9:49 pm CST | |
| Chongqing Municipality | 7:29 pm CST | --- | --- | 9:49 pm CST | |
| Fujian | 6:38 pm CST | 7:11 pm CST | 7:25 pm CST | 9:49 pm CST | |
| Gansu | 7:48 pm CST | --- | --- | 9:49 pm CST | |
| Guangdong | 6:46 pm CST | 7:11 pm CST | 7:25 pm CST | 9:49 pm CST | |
| Guangxi | 7:09 pm CST | 7:11 pm CST | 7:25 pm CST | 9:49 pm CST | |
| Guizhou | 7:23 pm CST | 7:23 pm CST | 7:25 pm CST | 9:49 pm CST | |
| Hainan | 7:04 pm CST | 7:11 pm CST | 7:25 pm CST | 9:49 pm CST | |
| Hebei | 7:13 pm CST | 7:13 pm CST | 7:25 pm CST | 9:49 pm CST | |
| Heilongjiang | 6:33 pm CST | 7:11 pm CST | 7:25 pm CST | 9:49 pm CST | |
| Henan | 7:08 pm CST | 7:11 pm CST | 7:25 pm CST | 9:49 pm CST | |
| Hubei | 7:03 pm CST | 7:11 pm CST | 7:25 pm CST | 9:49 pm CST | |
| Hunan | 7:03 pm CST | 7:11 pm CST | 7:25 pm CST | 9:49 pm CST | |
| Inner Mongolia | 7:06 pm CST | 7:11 pm CST | 7:25 pm CST | 9:49 pm CST | |
| Jiangsu | 6:43 pm CST | 7:11 pm CST | 7:25 pm CST | 9:49 pm CST | |
| Jiangxi | 6:50 pm CST | 7:11 pm CST | 7:25 pm CST | 9:49 pm CST | |
| Jilin | 5:34 pm KRAT | 7:11 pm CST | 7:25 pm CST | 9:49 pm CST | |
| Liaoning | 6:50 pm CST | 7:11 pm CST | 7:25 pm CST | 9:49 pm CST | |
| Ningxia | 7:56 pm CST | --- | --- | 9:49 pm CST | |
| Qinghai | 8:11 pm CST | --- | --- | 9:49 pm CST | |
| Shaanxi | 7:32 pm CST | --- | --- | 9:49 pm CST | |
| Shandong | 6:53 pm CST | 7:11 pm CST | 7:25 pm CST | 9:49 pm CST | |
| Shanghai Municipality | 6:41 pm CST | 7:11 pm CST | 7:25 pm CST | 9:49 pm CST | |
| Shanxi | 7:27 pm CST | --- | --- | 9:49 pm CST | |
| Sichuan | 7:39 pm CST | --- | --- | 9:49 pm CST | |
| Tianjin Municipality | 7:18 pm CST | 7:18 pm CST | 7:25 pm CST | 9:49 pm CST | |
| Tibet | 8:13 pm CST | --- | --- | 9:49 pm CST | |
| Xinjiang | 8:59 pm CST | --- | --- | 9:49 pm CST | |
| Yunnan | 7:32 pm CST | --- | --- | 9:49 pm CST | |
| Zhejiang | 6:37 pm CST | 7:11 pm CST | 7:25 pm CST | 9:49 pm CST |
All times shown on this page are local time. (Note: more than one time zone is listed.)
Selection of Cities in China Where the Totality Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Totality Duration | Avg. Cloud Cover | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anshan, Liaoning | 4:47 pm | 7:18 pm | 9:49 pm CST | 3h, 7m, 23s | 46 % |  | |
| Changchun, Jilin | 4:47 pm | 7:18 pm | 9:49 pm CST | 3h, 7m, 23s | 54 % |  | |
| Changsha, Hunan | 4:47 pm | 7:18 pm | 9:49 pm CST | 3h, 7m, 23s | 84 % | | |
| Guangzhou, Guangdong | 4:47 pm | 7:18 pm | 9:49 pm CST | 3h, 7m, 23s | 90 % |  | |
| Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality | 4:47 pm | 7:18 pm | 9:49 pm CST | 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 China
| Eclipse Visibility from China | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2024 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 14, 2025 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Sep 7–8, 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 |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in China, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |
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