# Sturgeon Moon and deep partial lunar eclipse visibility > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sturgeon-moon-and-lunar-eclipse-visibility > Updated: 2026-08-28T06:31:43.000Z. Sources: 341. Developments: 5. The Sturgeon Moon, named for North American Indigenous Algonquin traditions and the seasonal abundance of fish in the Great Lakes region, was accompanied by a deep partial lunar eclipse on August 27–28, 2026. This event marked the second and final lunar eclipse of the year. During the event, Earth passed between the Sun and the Moon, casting its shadow across the lunar surface. Approximately 93% to 96.2% of the lunar disk was plunged into Earth’s umbra, producing a ‘rusty red’, ‘copper’, or ‘orange’ hue, often referred to as a ‘blood moon’. This phenomenon was one of the deepest partial lunar eclipses observable from Earth until 2028. The eclipse occurred on the night of August 27 and into the early morning of August 28, visible across much of the Americas, Europe, and Africa. In South American countries such as Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, and Chile, the eclipse served as a major astronomical highlight. In Bulgaria, the National Astronomical Observatory at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences included the event in its official 2026 Astronomical Calendar. In Greece, the phenomenon was visible in the early morning hours as the Moon reached its peak near the western horizon. To celebrate the event, the Greek Ministry of Culture organized special programming for the 27th consecutive year, providing free admission to 126 archaeological sites, museums, and historical monuments. In Hungary, the eclipse was visible in the early morning hours of August 28. The partial phase began at 4:33 AM, with the most striking moment occurring around 5:20 AM when Earth’s shadow covered more than half of the Moon’s surface. At its maximum, the eclipse reached 96 percent coverage. ## Claims - A partial lunar eclipse will occur on August 28, 2026. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Approximately 93 percent of the moon will be covered by Earth's shadow. (corroborated by 5 sources) - The eclipse will not result in a 'blood moon' because the moon will not be completely covered by Earth's shadow. (corroborated by 4 sources) - A severe weather front is moving across Germany, bringing a risk of heavy thunderstorms, intense rain, and hail. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The partial phase of the eclipse is expected to begin around 4:30 AM. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The Moon may appear reddish, orange, or copper-colored during the eclipse due to light refraction through Earth's atmosphere. (corroborated by 3 sources) - A partial lunar eclipse will occur on August 28. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The partial lunar eclipse will be visible in Slovenia during the early morning hours. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Rain showers are moving from west to east through southern Bavaria. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Temperatures in Bavaria are expected to reach up to 31 degrees Celsius on Thursday with sunny skies. (corroborated by 2 sources) - A lunar eclipse occurs when Earth is positioned between the Moon and the Sun, casting its shadow onto the Moon's surface. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The maximum of the eclipse phenomenon will occur around 6:12 AM. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-28: Lunar eclipse visible over Hungary A partial lunar eclipse turned the Moon orange-red over Hungary during the early hours of August 28, reaching 96 percent coverage before setting below the horizon. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lunar-eclipse-visible-over-hungary ### 2026-08-23: Lunar eclipse scheduled for August 28, 2026 A deep partial lunar eclipse will occur on August 27-28, 2026, covering up to 96.2% of the moon and creating a reddish hue visible across much of the Americas, Europe, and parts of Asia. 328 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lunar-eclipse-to-be-visible-across-the-americas ### 2026-08-17: Sturgeon Moon to occur in August 2026 The August 2026 Sturgeon Moon will reach its peak on August 28, named after the seasonal abundance of sturgeon in North America. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sturgeon-moon-to-occur-in-august-2026 ### 2026-08-14: Central New York to witness near-total lunar eclipse A deep partial lunar eclipse will be visible in Central New York on August 27-28, nearly mimicking a blood moon as the Sturgeon Moon enters Earth's shadow. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/central-new-york-to-witness-near-total-lunar-eclipse ### 2026-08-13: Sturgeon Moon 2026 to feature rare partial lunar eclipse The August 2026 Sturgeon Moon will feature a deep partial lunar eclipse, potentially covering 93% of the moon's disk and creating a reddish glow visible in North America and Europe. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sturgeon-moon-and-partial-lunar-eclipse-to-appear-in-minnesota --- Cite as: Sturgeon Moon and deep partial lunar eclipse visibility. 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