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Partial 'Blood Moon' Lunar Eclipse Visible from Turkey on August 28, 2026
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Partial 'Blood Moon' Lunar Eclipse Visible from Turkey on August 28, 2026

From Cumhuriyet · () Turkish

Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A partial lunar eclipse, known as a "Blood Moon," will occur on August 28, 2026.
  • The eclipse will begin with a partial phase at 03:20 Turkish time and reach its peak at 04:30.
  • While visible from Turkey, the most intense phase will coincide with sunrise and moonset, making it best viewed from western regions with clear horizons.

Skygazers in Turkey will have the opportunity to witness a partial lunar eclipse, often referred to as a "Blood Moon," on Friday, August 28, 2026.

The celestial event is set to commence with its partial phase at 03:20 Turkish time (TSฤฐ). The eclipse will reach its maximum intensity, where the moon takes on its most distinct reddish hue, at approximately 04:30 TSฤฐ.

The phenomenon is expected to conclude around 05:40 TSฤฐ. While the eclipse will be observable from Turkey, viewing conditions vary by region.

Observers in western parts of the country, including Marmara, Aegean, and Western Mediterranean regions, will have the best chance to see the eclipse with the naked eye, provided they are at elevated locations with a clear view of the horizon and favorable weather. In eastern Turkey, only the initial stages of the eclipse will be visible before the moon sets.

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Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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