28 Aug 2026, 03:12
Max View in 71°56'51.8"N, 23°45'40.3"W
| Global Event: | Partial Lunar Eclipse |
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| Local Type: | Partial Lunar Eclipse, in 71°56'51.8"N, 23°45'40.3"W |
| Begins: | Fri, 28 Aug 2026, 00:23 |
| Maximum: | Fri, 28 Aug 2026, 03:12 0.930 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Fri, 28 Aug 2026, 04:40 |
| Duration: | 4 hours, 17 minutes |
All times shown on this page are local time. |
28 August 2026 — Partial Lunar Eclipse — 71°56'51.8"N, 23°45'40.3"W
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| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
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| 00:23 Fri, 28 Aug |
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Penumbral Eclipse begins
The Earth's penumbra start touching the Moon's face. Moon close to horizon, so make sure you have free sight to South. |
 178° |
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| 01:33 Fri, 28 Aug |
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Partial Eclipse begins
Partial moon eclipse starts - moon is getting red. Moon close to horizon, so make sure you have free sight to South-southwest. |
195° |
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| 03:12 Fri, 28 Aug |
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Maximum Eclipse
Moon is closest to the center of the shadow. Moon close to horizon, so make sure you have free sight to Southwest. |
218° |
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| 04:40 Fri, 28 Aug | Setting | Moonset Setting |
239° |
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| 04:51 Fri, 28 Aug | Not directly visible | Partial Eclipse ends Below horizon |
242° |
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| 06:01 Fri, 28 Aug | Not directly visible | Penumbral Eclipse ends Below horizon |
258° |
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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.
Solar Eclipse Live Show
We are streaming the partial solar eclipse on Sep 21/22 LIVE!
Cloud Coverage (28 Aug)
In the past, this day was cloudy 65% of the time (since 2000).
Countdown until eclipse begins
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in 71°56'51.8"N, 23°45'40.3"W
| Eclipse Visibility From 71°56'51.8"N, 23°45'40.3"W | Visibility Worldwide | ||
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3 Mar 2026 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |
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12 Aug 2026 Total Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |
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28 Aug 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |
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20 Feb 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |
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12 Jan 2028 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |
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