| Global Event: | Partial Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Partial Lunar Eclipse, in South Dakota, United States |
| Start of Penumbral: | Thu, Aug 27, 2026 at 8:23 pm CDT |
| Start of Partial: | Thu, Aug 27, 2026 at 10:12 pm CDT |
| End of Partial: | Fri, Aug 28, 2026 at 12:13 am CDT |
| End of Penumbral: | Fri, Aug 28, 2026 at 2:01 am CDT | All times shown on this page are local time. |
Aug 27–28, 2026 – Partial Lunar Eclipse – South Dakota
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This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each city,
Selection of Cities in South Dakota Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Avg. Cloud Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen | 8:23 pm | 11:12 pm | 2:01 am CDT | 41 % | |
| Brookings | 8:23 pm | 11:12 pm | 2:01 am CDT | 42 % | |
| Pierre | 8:23 pm | 11:12 pm | 2:01 am CDT | 43 % | |
| Rapid City | 7:23 pm | 10:12 pm | 1:01 am MDT | 36 % | |
| Sioux Falls | 8:23 pm | 11:12 pm | 2:01 am CDT | 44 % | |
| Yankton | 8:23 pm | 11:12 pm | 2:01 am CDT | 49 % |
All times shown on this page are local time. (Note: more than one time zone is listed.)
Eclipses Visible in South Dakota
| Eclipse Visibility from South Dakota | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |  | |
| Feb 20, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in South Dakota, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |
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