| Global Event: | Partial Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Partial Lunar Eclipse, in California, United States |
| Start of Penumbral: | Thu, Aug 27, 2026 at 7:00 pm MST |
| Start of Partial: | Thu, Aug 27, 2026 at 8:12 pm PDT |
| End of Partial: | Thu, Aug 27, 2026 at 10:13 pm PDT |
| End of Penumbral: | Fri, Aug 28, 2026 at 12:01 am PDT | All times shown on this page are local time. (Note: more than one time zone is listed.) |
Aug 27–28, 2026 – Partial Lunar Eclipse – California
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Lunar Eclipses
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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 | Avg. Cloud Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno | 6:23 pm | 9:12 pm | 12:01 am PDT | 9 % | |
| Los Angeles | 6:23 pm | 9:12 pm | 12:01 am PDT | 13 % | |
| Oakland | 6:23 pm | 9:12 pm | 12:01 am PDT | 17 % | |
| Sacramento | 6:23 pm | 9:12 pm | 12:01 am PDT | 9 % | |
| San Bernardino | 6:23 pm | 9:12 pm | 12:01 am PDT | 8 % | |
| San Francisco | 6:23 pm | 9:12 pm | 12:01 am PDT | 43 % | |
| San Jose | 6:23 pm | 9:12 pm | 12:01 am PDT | 10 % |
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