Qatar to Witness Lunar Eclipse on Friday 28 August at Dawn
Qatar is expected to witness a lunar eclipse during the early hours of Friday, 28 August 2026, according to the Qatar Centre for Space Sciences and Astronomy. Sheikh Salman bin [...] The post Qatar to Witness Lunar Eclipse on Friday 28 August at Dawn appeared first on Marhaba Qatar .
A lunar eclipse is set to occur on Friday, 28 August 2026, at dawn. According to the Qatar Centre for Space Sciences and Astronomy, Qatar will witness the eclipse during the early hours of that day. The eclipse will be visible in various parts of the world, including the Americas, western Europe, western Africa, and western Asia.
The lunar eclipse, sometimes referred to as a "blood moon," will see the moon turn a reddish color as it passes through Earth's shadow. At its peak, over 96 percent of the lunar surface will be covered by Earth's shadow, according to NASA. The eclipse will start on Thursday, 27 August, and into Friday, 28 August, with the moon first entering the outer part of Earth's shadow.
The eclipse will be visible to the naked eye, and those in areas with clear skies can safely stare at the phenomenon without special equipment. For those in areas with light pollution or cloudy weather, several telescope observatories will be hosting free livestreams of the event.
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