| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse, in Maine, United States |
| Start of Penumbral: | Wed, May 26, 2021 at 4:47 am EDT |
| Start of Totality: | Not visible from Maine |
| End of Totality: | Not visible from Maine |
| End of Penumbral: | Wed, May 26, 2021 at 5:13 am EDT | All times shown on this page are local time. |
May 26, 2021 – Penumbral Lunar Eclipse – Maine
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This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each city,
Selection of Cities in Maine Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Avg. Cloud Cover | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta | 4:47 am | 5:01 am | 9:49 am EDT | 62 % |  | |
| Bangor | 4:47 am | 4:56 am | 9:49 am EDT | 67 % |  | |
| Kennebunk | 4:47 am | 5:08 am | 9:49 am EDT | 60 % | | |
| Lewiston | 4:47 am | 5:04 am | 9:49 am EDT | 61 % | | |
| Portland | 4:47 am | 5:05 am | 9:49 am EDT | 59 % | | |
| Presque Isle | 4:47 am | 4:48 am | 9:49 am EDT | 72 % |  | |
| Wells | 4:47 am | 5:08 am | 9:49 am EDT | 60 % | |
All times shown on this page are local time.
Eclipses Visible in Maine
| Eclipse Visibility from Maine | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17–18, 2024 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 13–14, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 29, 2025 Partial Solar Eclipse | Partial Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 3, 2026 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 12, 2026 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Maine, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |
Next total solar eclipse in Maine