| Global Event: | Total Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Total Lunar Eclipse, in New South Wales, Australia |
| Start of Penumbral: | Wed, May 26, 2021 at 6:47 pm AEST |
| Start of Totality: | Wed, May 26, 2021 at 9:11 pm AEST |
| End of Totality: | Wed, May 26, 2021 at 9:25 pm AEST |
| End of Penumbral: | Wed, May 26, 2021 at 11:49 pm AEST | All times shown on this page are local time. |
May 26, 2021 – Total Lunar Eclipse – New South Wales
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This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each city,
Selection of Cities in New South Wales Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Totality Duration | Avg. Cloud Cover | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albury | 6:47 pm | 9:18 pm | 11:49 pm AEST | 3h, 7m, 23s | 54 % |  | |
| Blacktown | 6:47 pm | 9:18 pm | 11:49 pm AEST | 3h, 7m, 23s | 54 % |  | |
| Coffs Harbour | 6:47 pm | 9:18 pm | 11:49 pm AEST | 3h, 7m, 23s | 38 % |  | |
| Mosman | 6:47 pm | 9:18 pm | 11:49 pm AEST | 3h, 7m, 23s | 50 % | | |
| Newcastle | 6:47 pm | 9:18 pm | 11:49 pm AEST | 3h, 7m, 23s | 55 % |  | |
| Sydney | 6:47 pm | 9:18 pm | 11:49 pm AEST | 3h, 7m, 23s | 50 % |  | |
| Wollongong | 6:47 pm | 9:18 pm | 11:49 pm AEST | 3h, 7m, 23s | 48 % | |
All times shown on this page are local time.
Eclipses Visible in New South Wales
| Eclipse Visibility from New South Wales | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2025 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Sep 8, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Sep 22, 2025 Partial Solar Eclipse | Partial Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 3–4, 2026 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 17, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in New South Wales, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |
Next total solar eclipse in New South Wales