| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Partial Lunar Eclipse, in North Carolina, United States |
| Start of Penumbral: | Wed, May 26, 2021 at 4:47 am EDT |
| Start of Totality: | Wed, May 26, 2021 at 6:18 am EDT |
| End of Totality: | Wed, May 26, 2021 at 6:30 am EDT |
| End of Penumbral: | Wed, May 26, 2021 at 6:30 am EDT | All times shown on this page are local time. |
May 26, 2021 – Partial Lunar Eclipse – North Carolina
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This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each city,
Selection of Cities in North Carolina Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Avg. Cloud Cover | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville | 4:47 am | 6:19 am | 9:49 am EDT | 58 % |  | |
| Charlotte | 4:47 am | 6:13 am | 9:49 am EDT | 52 % |  | |
| Durham | 4:47 am | 6:03 am | 9:49 am EDT | 49 % | | |
| Fayetteville | 4:47 am | 6:03 am | 9:49 am EDT | 61 % | | |
| Greensboro | 4:47 am | 6:03 am | 9:49 am EDT | 53 % | | |
| Raleigh | 4:47 am | 6:02 am | 9:49 am EDT | 50 % | | |
| Winston-Salem | 4:47 am | 6:03 am | 9:49 am EDT | 61 % | |
All times shown on this page are local time.
Eclipses Visible in North Carolina
| Eclipse Visibility from North Carolina | 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 North Carolina, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |
Next total solar eclipse in North Carolina