Eclipses · August 28, 2026

Partial Lunar Eclipse.

Your location decides the view. Check local visibility and timing.

Peak Aug 28, 2026 at 04:12 UTC

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When it happens

Greatest eclipse

Aug 28, 2026 at 04:12 UTC

Global reference time: August 28, 2026 at 04:12 UTC. Your local calendar date may differ.

Catalog activity begins: Aug 28, 2026 at 02:33 UTC
Catalog activity ends: Aug 28, 2026 at 05:51 UTC

The global eclipse time and catalog duration are not a timetable for your exact location. Consult local circumstances for your start, maximum and end.

What to expect

Visibility & observing notes

The eastern Pacific, the Americas, Europe, and Africa

Catalog regions: pacific, north_america, south_america, europe, africa. These are broad regions; check the source map for your exact location.

Saros series: 138
Eclipse magnitude: 0.93

Understand the moment

When the full Moon meets Earth’s shadow

The geometry behind Partial Lunar Eclipse

A lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon enters Earth’s shadow near full moon. Most full moons miss that shadow because the Moon’s orbit is tilted relative to Earth’s orbital plane.

NASA’s explanation of eclipse geometry ↗

Try it in the astronomy lab

Change the date. Follow the light.

Compare the Moon’s ordinary illumination on neighboring dates. Then use the eclipse source for the shadow path, contacts and visibility region.

Explore the surrounding Moon phase

Opens August 28, 2026 at 12:00 UTC. Each scene is an exact daily sample, without interpolation; it is separate from the catalog peak of 04:12 UTC.

How to read the scene: Moonlight does not simulate eclipse shadows, red eclipse color or a solar eclipse viewed from Earth. The noon UTC sample is phase context, not a recreation of greatest eclipse.

More about observing eclipses

A little context. A better view.

Eclipses: a field guide

Your location makes the difference

A solar eclipse is visible only within its viewing region, and the central path is narrower still. Lunar eclipses require the Moon to be above your horizon. A regional description does not guarantee visibility at your exact location.

Greatest eclipse is a global time

The time in the catalog marks greatest eclipse. Your local start, maximum and end may differ. Follow the source maps and local circumstances before choosing an observing site.

Protect your eyes for solar viewing

Use a safe solar viewer that meets ISO 12312-2 for partial and annular phases. Ordinary sunglasses are not suitable. Never look through unfiltered binoculars, a camera or a telescope while wearing eclipse glasses; optics require appropriate front-mounted solar filters.

Clouds still matter

An eclipse can be geometrically visible and hidden by weather. Check the forecast close to the event and keep plans flexible. Lunar eclipses can be observed without special eye protection.

Learn more: NASA’s eclipse viewing safety guidance