| Global Event: | Partial Lunar Eclipse |
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| Local Type: | Partial Lunar Eclipse in Kaulana, Hawaii |
| Begins: | Thu, Aug 27, 2026 at 6:37 pm |
| Maximum: | Thu, Aug 27, 2026 at 6:48 pm 0.763 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Thu, Aug 27, 2026 at 9:01 pm |
| Duration: | 2 hours, 25 minutes |
All times shown on this page are local time. |
August 27, 2026 — Partial Lunar Eclipse — Kaulana
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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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| 3:23 pm Thu, Aug 27 | Not directly visible | Penumbral Eclipse begins Below horizon |
 85° |
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| 4:33 pm Thu, Aug 27 | Not directly visible | Partial Eclipse begins Below horizon |
91° |
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| 6:12 pm Thu, Aug 27 | Not directly visible | Maximum Eclipse Below horizon |
97° |
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| 6:37 pm Thu, Aug 27 | Rising | Moonrise Rising |
99° |
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| 6:48 pm Thu, Aug 27 |
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Maximum in Kaulana
This is the moment when the eclipse reaches its greatest magnitude while the entire Moon is above the horizon in Kaulana. The true maximum point of this eclipse cannot be seen in Kaulana because the Moon is below the horizon at that time. Moon close to horizon, so make sure you have free sight to East. |
100° |
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| 7:51 pm Thu, Aug 27 |
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Partial Eclipse ends Partial moon eclipse ends. |
106° |
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| 9:01 pm Thu, Aug 27 |
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Penumbral Eclipse ends The Earth's penumbra ends. |
113° |
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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 27)
In the past, this day was cloudy 53% of the time (since 2000).
Countdown until eclipse begins
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in Kaulana
| Eclipse Visibility From Kaulana | Visibility Worldwide | ||
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Aug 27, 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |
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Aug 16, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |
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Jan 11, 2028 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |
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Jul 6, 2028 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |
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Dec 31, 2028 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |
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Note: Click on the date link for details in Kaulana, or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted. |
Next total solar eclipse visible in Kaulana
Next annular eclipse visible in Kaulana