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August 28, 2026 — Partial Lunar Eclipse — Cape Tapaga, Samoa

Aug 28, 2026 at 6:23 pm
Near max in Cape Tapaga
Global Event: Partial Lunar Eclipse
Local Type: Partial Lunar Eclipse, in Cape Tapaga
Begins: Fri, Aug 28, 2026 at 6:19 pm
Maximum: Fri, Aug 28, 2026 at 6:23 pm 0.387 Magnitude
Ends: Fri, Aug 28, 2026 at 8:01 pm
Duration: 1 hour, 42 minutes

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August 28, 2026 — Partial Lunar Eclipse — Cape Tapaga

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Time Phase Event Direction Altitude
2:23 pm Fri, Aug 28 Not directly visible Penumbral Eclipse begins Below horizon Map direction Southeast 126°
-51.8°
3:33 pm Fri, Aug 28 Not directly visible Partial Eclipse begins Below horizon Map direction East-southeast 114°
-37.8°
5:12 pm Fri, Aug 28 Not directly visible Maximum Eclipse Below horizon Map direction East-southeast 103°
-16.1°
6:19 pm Fri, Aug 28 Rising Moonrise Rising Map direction East 99°
-0.2°
6:23 pm Fri, Aug 28
Maximum in Cape Tapaga This is the moment when the eclipse reaches its greatest magnitude while the entire Moon is above the horizon in Cape Tapaga. The true maximum point of this eclipse cannot be seen in Cape Tapaga because the Moon is below the horizon at that time.
Since the Moon is near the horizon at this time, we recommend going to a high point or finding an unobstructed area with free sight to East for the best view of the eclipse.
Map direction East 99°
0.5°
6:51 pm Fri, Aug 28
Partial Eclipse ends Partial moon eclipse ends.
Moon close to horizon, so make sure you have free sight to East.
Map direction East 97°
6.8°
8:01 pm Fri, Aug 28
Penumbral Eclipse ends The Earth's penumbra ends. Map direction East 93°
23.1°

The curvature of the shadow's path and the apparent rotation of the Moon's disk is due to the Earth's rotation.


Eclipses and Transits Visible in Cape Tapaga

Eclipse Visibility From Cape Tapaga Visibility Worldwide
Sep 22, 2025 Partial Solar Eclipse Partial Solar Eclipse
Mar 3–4, 2026 Total Lunar Eclipse Total Lunar Eclipse
Aug 28, 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse Partial Lunar Eclipse
Aug 17, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
Jan 12, 2028 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse Partial Lunar Eclipse

Note: Click on the date link for details in Cape Tapaga, or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted.

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