| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Partial Lunar Eclipse, in Illinois, United States |
| Start of Penumbral: | Wed, May 26, 2021 at 3:47 am CDT |
| Start of Totality: | Wed, May 26, 2021 at 5:18 am CDT |
| End of Totality: | Wed, May 26, 2021 at 5:47 am CDT |
| End of Penumbral: | Wed, May 26, 2021 at 5:47 am CDT | All times shown on this page are local time. |
May 26, 2021 – Partial Lunar Eclipse – Illinois
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This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each city,
Selection of Cities in Illinois Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Avg. Cloud Cover | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora | 3:47 am | 5:26 am | 8:49 am CDT | 70 % |  | |
| Bloomington | 3:47 am | 5:31 am | 8:49 am CDT | 69 % | | |
| Chicago | 3:47 am | 5:23 am | 8:49 am CDT | 72 % | | |
| Decatur | 3:47 am | 5:34 am | 8:49 am CDT | 69 % | | |
| Peoria | 3:47 am | 5:34 am | 8:49 am CDT | 65 % | | |
| Rockford | 3:47 am | 5:27 am | 8:49 am CDT | 70 % | | |
| Springfield | 3:47 am | 5:37 am | 8:49 am CDT | 70 % | |
All times shown on this page are local time.
Eclipses Visible in Illinois
| Eclipse Visibility from Illinois | 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 12, 2026 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 27–28, 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Illinois, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |
Next total solar eclipse in Illinois