| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Total Lunar Eclipse, in Otago, New Zealand |
| Start of Penumbral: | Wed, May 26, 2021 at 8:47 pm NZST |
| Start of Totality: | Wed, May 26, 2021 at 11:11 pm NZST |
| End of Totality: | Wed, May 26, 2021 at 11:25 pm NZST |
| End of Penumbral: | Thu, May 27, 2021 at 1:49 am NZST | All times shown on this page are local time. |
May 26–27, 2021 – Total Lunar Eclipse – Otago
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This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each city,
Selection of Cities in Otago Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Totality Duration | Avg. Cloud Cover | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunedin | 8:47 pm | 11:18 pm | 1:49 am NZST | 3h, 7m, 23s | 69 % |  | |
| Oamaru | 8:47 pm | 11:18 pm | 1:49 am NZST | 3h, 7m, 23s | 61 % | | |
| Queenstown | 8:47 pm | 11:18 pm | 1:49 am NZST | 3h, 7m, 23s | 61 % |  | |
| Ranfurly | 8:47 pm | 11:18 pm | 1:49 am NZST | 3h, 7m, 23s | 66 % | |
All times shown on this page are local time.
Eclipses Visible in Otago
| Eclipse Visibility from Otago | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2025 Total 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 Otago, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |
Next total solar eclipse in Otago