Aug 28, 2026 at 5:59 pm
Near max in New Zealand
| Global Event: | Partial Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse, in New Zealand |
| Begins: | Fri, Aug 28, 2026 at 5:55 pm |
| Maximum: | Fri, Aug 28, 2026 at 5:58 pm -0.094 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Fri, Aug 28, 2026 at 7:01 pm |
| Duration: | 1 hour, 6 minutes | All times shown on this page are local time. |
August 28, 2026 — Partial Lunar Eclipse — New Zealand
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| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:23 pm Fri, Aug 28 | Not directly visible | Penumbral Eclipse begins Below horizon |  160° | -36.7° |
| 2:33 pm Fri, Aug 28 | Not directly visible | Partial Eclipse begins Below horizon | 141° | -30.9° |
| 4:12 pm Fri, Aug 28 | Not directly visible | Maximum Eclipse Below horizon | 120° | -17.8° |
| 5:51 pm Fri, Aug 28 | Not directly visible | Partial Eclipse ends Below horizon | 102° | -0.7° |
| 5:55 pm Fri, Aug 28 | Rising | Moonrise Rising | 101° | -0.2° |
| 5:58 pm Fri, Aug 28 | Maximum in New Zealand This is the moment when the eclipse reaches its greatest magnitude while the entire Moon is above the horizon in New Zealand. The true maximum point of this eclipse cannot be seen in New Zealand because the Moon is below the horizon at that time. Since the Moon is near the horizon at this time, we recommend going to a high point or finding an unobstructed area with free sight to East-southeast for the best view of the eclipse. | 101° | 0.2° | |
| 7:01 pm Fri, Aug 28 | Penumbral Eclipse ends The Earth's penumbra ends. | 91° | 10.9° |
How to use altitude & direction to find in the sky
The curvature of the shadow's path and the apparent rotation of the Moon's disk is due to the Earth's rotation.
Cloud Coverage (Aug 28)
In the past, this day was cloudy 49% of the time (since 2000).
Countdown until eclipse begins
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in New Zealand
| Eclipse Visibility From New Zealand | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Sep 8, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Sep 22, 2025 Partial Solar Eclipse | Partial Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 3–4, 2026 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 28, 2026 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in New Zealand, or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted. |
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