Deep Partial Lunar Eclipse in August: Where and When to See the 'Blood Moon'

The night of August 27-28, 2026, will feature a "very deep" partial lunar eclipse, with up to 96.2% of the Moon obscured by Earth's shadow. This phenomenon marks the final eclipse of the year and will be fully visible across much of the Americas.

The eclipse follows a solar eclipse on August 12 and concludes the annual eclipse season. While not total, the significant coverage makes it a notable event. During the deepest phase, the Moon, often called the "Sturgeon Moon," may take on a reddish or coppery hue, a visual effect popularly associated with a "Blood Moon."

Visibility will vary by region. South and North America will have a prime view, witnessing all phases from start to finish as the Moon remains visible throughout the night. In Europe and Africa, the eclipse will be observable in the early hours of August 28, but the Moon will set before the final stages conclude. Observers in western Asia will experience only a partial view, depending on their location.

According to Time and Date, the entire eclipse, including all its stages, will last approximately 5 hours and 38 minutes. The sequence includes penumbral and partial phases. The penumbral eclipse begins at 01:23 (TU), with the partial eclipse starting at 02:33 (TU). Specific times for various locations, such as Paraguay, Argentina, and Brazil (22:23 on August 27), Chile and Miami (21:23 on August 27), Colombia and Peru (20:23 on August 27), Mexico City (19:23 on August 27), and Spain (03:23 on August 28), are provided, converted from Universal Time (TU).