| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Total Lunar Eclipse, in South Carolina, United States |
| Start of Penumbral: | Sun, May 15, 2022 at 9:32 pm EDT |
| Start of Totality: | Sun, May 15, 2022 at 11:29 pm EDT |
| End of Totality: | Mon, May 16, 2022 at 12:53 am EDT |
| End of Penumbral: | Mon, May 16, 2022 at 2:50 am EDT | All times shown on this page are local time. |
May 15–16, 2022 – Total Lunar Eclipse – South Carolina
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This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each city,
Selection of Cities in South Carolina Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Totality Duration | Avg. Cloud Cover | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson | 9:32 pm | 12:11 am | 2:50 am EDT | 3h, 27m, 13s | 58 % |  | |
| Charleston | 9:32 pm | 12:11 am | 2:50 am EDT | 3h, 27m, 13s | 53 % |  | |
| Columbia | 9:32 pm | 12:11 am | 2:50 am EDT | 3h, 27m, 13s | 53 % |  | |
| Greenville | 9:32 pm | 12:11 am | 2:50 am EDT | 3h, 27m, 13s | 57 % | | |
| Myrtle Beach | 9:32 pm | 12:11 am | 2:50 am EDT | 3h, 27m, 13s | 59 % |  | |
| Spartanburg | 9:32 pm | 12:11 am | 2:50 am EDT | 3h, 27m, 13s | 58 % | | |
| Taylors | 9:32 pm | 12:11 am | 2:50 am EDT | 3h, 27m, 13s | 58 % | |
All times shown on this page are local time.
Eclipses Visible in South Carolina
| Eclipse Visibility from South Carolina | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17–18, 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 South Carolina, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |
Next total solar eclipse in South Carolina