Partial lunar eclipse
Partial Lunar Eclipse of 28 August 2026
About 93% of the Moon’s diameter dips into Earth’s umbra, leaving a dark, reddish bite for 3h 18m.
- Greatest eclipse
- 04:12 UT
- Umbral magnitude
- 0.93
- Partial phase
- 3h 18m
- Totality
- —
- Saros
- 138
- Visible from
- e Pacific, Americas, Europe, Africa
Where the Moon is up
Can I see it from here?
| Phase | UT | Your time | Moon altitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partial eclipse begins (U1) | 02:33 | — | — |
| Greatest eclipse | 04:12 | — | — |
| Partial eclipse ends (U4) | 05:51 | — | — |
Umbral contact times are derived from NASA’s time of greatest eclipse and phase durations (partial 3h 18m); they are accurate to about a minute. Moon altitude assumes the Moon sits opposite the Sun, which is true to within about a degree during an eclipse.
How to watch
- No special equipment or glasses needed: a lunar eclipse is safe to look at.
- Binoculars show the colour gradient across the shadow edge beautifully.
- For photos, start with the Moon’s full-moon exposure and lengthen it as the shadow advances. The totally eclipsed Moon can be 10,000 times fainter. The photography page has settings.
- Leave the city lights if you can: the dimmer the sky, the richer the red.
Questions
What time is the lunar eclipse on 28 August 2026?
Greatest eclipse is at 04:12 UT. The partial (umbral) phase lasts 3h 18m. Use the table on this page for your local time.
Where is it visible?
From anywhere the Moon is above the horizon at the time: NASA lists e Pacific, Americas, Europe, Africa. At greatest eclipse the Moon is overhead near 10°S, 63°W.
Is it safe to look at?
Yes. Lunar eclipses are completely safe to watch with your eyes, binoculars or a telescope. No filter is needed.
Source: NASA/GSFC Lunar Eclipses 2021–2030 (F. Espenak). Times converted from TD to UT with ΔT ≈ 72 s.