| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Total Lunar Eclipse, in California, United States |
| Start of Penumbral: | Wed, May 26, 2021 at 1:47 am PDT |
| Start of Totality: | Wed, May 26, 2021 at 4:11 am PDT |
| End of Totality: | Wed, May 26, 2021 at 4:25 am PDT |
| End of Penumbral: | Wed, May 26, 2021 at 6:03 am PDT | All times shown on this page are local time. |
May 26, 2021 – Total Lunar Eclipse – California
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This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each city,
Selection of Cities in California Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Totality Duration | Avg. Cloud Cover | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno | 1:47 am | 4:18 am | 6:49 am PDT | 3h, 7m, 23s | 23 % |  | |
| Los Angeles | 1:47 am | 4:18 am | 6:49 am PDT | 3h, 7m, 23s | 28 % |  | |
| Oakland | 1:47 am | 4:18 am | 6:49 am PDT | 3h, 7m, 23s | 42 % |  | |
| Sacramento | 1:47 am | 4:18 am | 6:49 am PDT | 3h, 7m, 23s | 31 % | | |
| San Bernardino | 1:47 am | 4:18 am | 6:49 am PDT | 3h, 7m, 23s | 20 % | | |
| San Francisco | 1:47 am | 4:18 am | 6:49 am PDT | 3h, 7m, 23s | 49 % |  | |
| San Jose | 1:47 am | 4:18 am | 6:49 am PDT | 3h, 7m, 23s | 34 % |  |
All times shown on this page are local time.
Eclipses Visible in California
| Eclipse Visibility from California | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2024 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 13–14, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 3, 2026 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 27–28, 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 16–17, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in California, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |
Next total solar eclipse in California