LUNAR ECLIPSE
Partial lunar eclipse, August 28, 2026
Part of the Moon passes into Earth’s umbra, visibly darkening one side. Greatest eclipse is at 04:12 UTC (August 28 at 13:12 in Korea). Choose a city or use your location to see when each stage happens where you are.
Eclipse plan by location
All of the partial phase is visible from New York.
Greatest eclipse Aug 28, 00:12 New York time · Moon about 38° high · south sky
| Stage | Local time | Altitude · direction | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penumbral phase begins | Aug 27 | 19° · southeast | Visible |
| Partial phase begins | 29° · southeast | Visible | |
| Greatest eclipse | Aug 28 | 38° · south | Visible |
| Partial phase ends | 38° · south | Visible | |
| Penumbral phase ends | 33° · southwest | Visible |
How a lunar eclipse unfolds
- Penumbral phase — the Moon enters Earth’s faint outer shadow. It dims only slightly, and most people do not notice.
- Partial phase — the dark umbra creeps across the Moon from one edge, as if a bite were taken out of it.
An eclipse happens at the same instant for everyone who can see the Moon; only the local clock and the Moon’s height differ. It is safe to watch with the naked eye. Weather, hills and buildings are not included in these calculations.
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