Deep partial lunar eclipse on August 27-28, 2026
A deep partial lunar eclipse takes place of the full Sturgeon Moon on August 27-28, 2026, It's well placed for the Western Hemisphere. The post Deep partial lunar eclipse on August 27-28, 2026 first appeared on EarthSky .
A nearly total lunar eclipse will be visible overnight on August 27-28, 2026, from locations including Africa, Europe, Scandinavia, Iceland, parts of Greenland, Antarctica, most of the Americas, and eastern Pacific Ocean. The eclipse will be nearly total, with 96% of the moon within Earth's dark umbral shadow at mid-eclipse. Lunar eclipses are visible to anyone on Earth facing the full moon at the same time, regardless of location or time zone.
The eclipse will last 339 minutes, with the moon in Earth's dark shadow for 199 minutes. It will begin with a subtle penumbral phase, followed by a partial eclipse where a dark bite appears on the moon's face. As the eclipse deepens, a red glow may be visible on the moon, particularly for observers in areas with dark skies. The maximum eclipse will occur at 4:12 UTC on August 28, with the moon at zenith over the Brazilian Amazon.
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