Complete guide to August 27’s 96% partial lunar eclipse
On Aug. 27-28, 2026, the full moon will pass deep into Earth’s shadow, creating the best lunar eclipse visible from North America until New Year’s Eve 2028.
Just two weeks after the total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026, skywatchers will get another eclipse — this time involving the full moon. On Aug. 27–28, 2026, a deep partial lunar eclipse will be visible from Europe, Africa, North America and South America, with the best views from the Americas.
Although this will not technically be a total lunar eclipse, it will come very close. Just over 96% of the moon will enter Earth’s dark central shadow, known as the umbra, likely turning much of the lunar surface a rusty red-orange color. Only a slim bright edge of the moon will remain outside the deepest part of the shadow.
For North America, it will be the most impressive lunar eclipse until New Year’s Eve 2028 — and a striking encore to August’s solar eclipse.
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