Aug 28, 2026 at 6:28 pm
Max View in Motu Taupoki
| Global Event: | Partial Lunar Eclipse |
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| Local Type: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse, in Motu Taupoki |
| Began: | Fri, Aug 28, 2026 at 6:16 pm |
| Maximum: | Fri, Aug 28, 2026 at 6:28 pm -0.529 Magnitude |
| Ended: | Fri, Aug 28, 2026 at 7:01 pm |
| Duration: | 45 minutes |
All times shown on this page are local time. |
August 28, 2026 — Partial Lunar Eclipse — Motu Taupoki
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The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below.
| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
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| 1:23 pm Fri, Aug 28 | Not directly visible | Penumbral Eclipse begins Below horizon |
 170° |
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| 2:33 pm Fri, Aug 28 | Not directly visible | Partial Eclipse begins Below horizon |
152° |
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| 4:12 pm Fri, Aug 28 | Not directly visible | Maximum Eclipse Below horizon |
128° |
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| 5:51 pm Fri, Aug 28 | Not directly visible | Partial Eclipse ends Below horizon |
108° |
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| 6:16 pm Fri, Aug 28 | Rising | Moonrise Rising |
103° |
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| 6:28 pm Fri, Aug 28 |
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Maximum in Motu Taupoki
This is the moment when the eclipse reaches its greatest magnitude while the entire Moon is above the horizon in Motu Taupoki. The true maximum point of this eclipse cannot be seen in Motu Taupoki because the Moon is below the horizon at that time. Moon close to horizon, recommend going to a high point. |
101° |
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| 7:01 pm Fri, Aug 28 |
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Penumbral Eclipse ends
The Earth's penumbra ends. Moon close to horizon, so make sure you have free sight to East. |
95° |
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How to use altitude & direction to find in the sky
The curvature of the shadow's path and the apparent rotation of the Moon's disk is due to the Earth's rotation.
Cloud Coverage (Aug 28)
In the past, this day was cloudy 87% of the time (since 2000).
Lunar Eclipses
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- Accuracy of Our Eclipse Calculations
- Why Two Dates for a Lunar Eclipse?
Eclipses and Transits Visible in Motu Taupoki
| Eclipse Visibility From Motu Taupoki | Visibility Worldwide | ||
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Aug 17, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |
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Jul 7, 2028 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |
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Jul 22, 2028 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |
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Jan 1, 2029 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |
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Jun 26, 2029 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |
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Note: Click on the date link for details in Motu Taupoki, or the path map image for global details. |
Next total solar eclipse visible in Motu Taupoki
Next annular eclipse visible in Motu Taupoki