Friday, 28 August 2026
Partial lunar eclipse
A partial lunar eclipse on 28 August, with part of the full Moon dimming and reddening as it enters Earth's shadow. Visible from the Americas, Europe, Africa and Asia depending on your local moonrise/moonset.
Best visibility
Both hemispheres
Moon in 2026
The full Moon slips partly into Earth's shadow.
How to see it
- Safe to watch with the naked eye — no filters needed.
- Check your local moonrise time on your city page; the eclipse is only visible while the Moon is up.
- Binoculars make the shadow's edge and colour easier to see.
Want the exact local time and how much of the Sun is covered where you are? Open your location page — each city shows its own eclipse circumstances.