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Partial lunar eclipse of August 2026
Overview
A partial lunar eclipse is scheduled to occur between August 27 and 28, 2026, visible across various regions including the Americas, Europe, Africa, and the eastern Pacific Ocean. The phenomenon is expected to cover approximately 93% to 96% of the Moon’s surface, potentially resulting in a reddish or coppery hue often referred to as a ‘Blood Moon’. This event, which NASA identifies as the second lunar eclipse of the year, coincides with the full Sturgeon Moon and is expected to last roughly five and a half hours. Because the alignment of the Sun, Earth, and Moon is not perfectly straight, the eclipse is classified as partial rather than total. In North America, including much of the United States and Canada, visibility is expected to be favorable. In the United States, the partial phase is projected to begin around 10:33 PM EDT, with the maximum eclipse occurring at approximately 12:12 AM EDT on August 28. Observers in Mexico and Argentina will also be able to witness the event. In Mexico, the eclipse will be visible throughout all 32 states. In Mexico City, the penumbral phase begins at 19:23 on August 27, with the maximum point occurring at 22:12. In Ecuador, the Quito Astronomical Observatory reports the partial phase will start at 21:33, reaching its maximum at 23:12 when approximately 93% of the lunar disk enters Earth's shadow. In Colombia, the event is scheduled to begin at 20:24 on August 27, reaching its peak at 23:13. In Europe, visibility varies by location. In Greece, the phenomenon will be visible in the early morning hours; however, because the maximum eclipse occurs at 07:12, observers in Athens may only see the initial stages before the Moon sets at 06:54.
Entities
NASA · Spain · Instituto Geográfico Nacional · Mexico · Dominican Republic
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The lunar eclipse will be visible from the Americas, Europe, and Africa. www.merca20.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The partial phase in Ecuador will begin at 21:33 on August 27. www.elcomercio.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The maximum point of the eclipse will occur when 93% of the lunar disk is in Earth's shadow. www.elcomercio.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The maximum point of the eclipse in Mexico will occur at 22:00 on August 27. periodicocorreo.com.mx
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The eclipse occurs during a full moon when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are aligned. diariodelhuila.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Observing a lunar eclipse is safe for the eyes and does not require special filters. www.merca20.com
Timeline
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about 8 hours ago
[CULTURE] 4 sourcesLunar eclipse to be visible across the Americas in August 2026A deep partial lunar eclipse will be visible across the Americas, Europe, and Africa on the night of August 27 and early August 28, 2026, potentially turning the Moon a reddish hue.
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5 days ago
[INTERNATIONAL] 46 sourcesPartial lunar eclipse scheduled for late August 2026A partial lunar eclipse will occur on August 27-28, 2026, covering up to 94% of the Moon. It will be visible across the Americas, Europe, and Africa, appearing with a characteristic reddish hue.
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7 days ago
[CULTURE] 61 sourcesSpain experiences total solar eclipse with economic and health impactsSpain's total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, boosted tourism and rural economies but caused over a thousand medical consultations, mostly for minor eye issues and heat-related ailments.
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21 days ago
[INTERNATIONAL] 4 sourcesPartial Lunar Eclipse to Light Up Mexico and Argentina, August 2026A deep partial lunar eclipse covering ~96% of the Moon will be visible across Mexico and Argentina on the night of Aug 27‑28 2026, with peak around 22:15 CST and 01:12 ART.
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