Partial Lunar Eclipse Tonight in Mexico City; Weather Forecast to See It

Mexico City residents can witness a deep partial lunar eclipse tonight, August 27, an astronomical event where almost 96.2% of the moon will enter the densest part of Earth's shadow, the umbra.

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during the point of maximum alignment, nearly 96.2% of the visible surface of the satellite enters the terrestrial umbra (the densest shadow zone projected by the planet).

This near-total coverage will create a striking visual effect, as sunlight refracts through Earth's atmosphere, casting a coppery hue on the lunar surface, often referred to as a "blood moon."

The eclipse's key stages are precisely timed for observation. The penumbral phase begins at 7:23 PM, marking the moon's gradual entry into Earth's lighter shadow. The partial eclipse, where the umbral shadow becomes visible, starts at 8:33 PM. The peak of the eclipse, offering the most intense reddish tone and a magnitude of 0.96, occurs at 10:12 PM. The partial eclipse concludes at 11:51 PM, with the penumbral phase ending at 1:01 AM on August 28.

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The umbral shadow is clearly perceptible to the naked eye on the lunar disk.

However, the celestial spectacle may be obscured by weather. The Tropical Wave No. 32 is expected to bring cloudy skies and intermittent showers across the Valley of Mexico during the eclipse hours. Visibility will be particularly challenging in the western and southern boroughs, where scattered rain and overcast conditions are likely until 11:00 PM. Central and eastern areas might offer brief viewing windows with partial cloud cover and clearing periods between 9:30 PM and 11:00 PM. Northern boroughs have a lower chance of rain later in the night, potentially offering better viewing conditions.

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The moment of greatest obscuration where the reddish tone intensifies (with a magnitude of 0.96 recorded by the scientific encyclopedia In-The-Sky).