| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Total Lunar Eclipse, in Louisiana, United States |
| Start of Penumbral: | Wed, May 26, 2021 at 3:47 am CDT |
| Start of Totality: | Wed, May 26, 2021 at 6:11 am CDT |
| End of Totality: | Wed, May 26, 2021 at 6:22 am CDT |
| End of Penumbral: | Wed, May 26, 2021 at 6:22 am CDT | All times shown on this page are local time. |
May 26, 2021 – Total Lunar Eclipse – Louisiana
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This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each city,
Selection of Cities in Louisiana Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Totality Duration | Avg. Cloud Cover | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | 3:47 am | 6:10 am | 8:49 am CDT | --- | 61 % |  | |
| Baton Rouge | 3:47 am | 6:06 am | 8:49 am CDT | --- | 58 % |  | |
| Gonzales | 3:47 am | 6:06 am | 8:49 am CDT | --- | 66 % | | |
| Lafayette | 3:47 am | 6:11 am | 8:49 am CDT | --- | 65 % | | |
| Metairie | 3:47 am | 6:03 am | 8:49 am CDT | --- | 52 % | | |
| New Orleans | 3:47 am | 6:03 am | 8:49 am CDT | --- | 50 % |  | |
| Shreveport | 3:47 am | 6:13 am | 8:49 am CDT | 3h, 7m, 23s | 59 % |  |
All times shown on this page are local time.
Eclipses Visible in Louisiana
| Eclipse Visibility from Louisiana | 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 |  | |
| Feb 20, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Louisiana, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |
Next total solar eclipse in Louisiana