Aug 28, 2026 at 5:44 pm
Near max in Te Wharau Beach
| Global Event: | Partial Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Partial Lunar Eclipse, in Te Wharau Beach |
| Begins: | Fri, Aug 28, 2026 at 5:41 pm |
| Maximum: | Fri, Aug 28, 2026 at 5:45 pm 0.090 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Fri, Aug 28, 2026 at 7:01 pm |
| Duration: | 1 hour, 20 minutes | All times shown on this page are local time. |
August 28, 2026 — Partial Lunar Eclipse — Te Wharau Beach
Live Eclipse Animation will start at:
Live Eclipse Animation has ended.
You are using an outdated browser, to view the animation please update or switch to a modern browser.
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below.
| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:23 pm Fri, Aug 28 | Not directly visible | Penumbral Eclipse begins Below horizon |  153° | -39.2° |
| 2:33 pm Fri, Aug 28 | Not directly visible | Partial Eclipse begins Below horizon | 135° | -31.8° |
| 4:12 pm Fri, Aug 28 | Not directly visible | Maximum Eclipse Below horizon | 115° | -16.7° |
| 5:41 pm Fri, Aug 28 | Rising | Moonrise Rising | 101° | -0.2° |
| 5:45 pm Fri, Aug 28 | Maximum in Te Wharau Beach This is the moment when the eclipse reaches its greatest magnitude while the entire Moon is above the horizon in Te Wharau Beach. The true maximum point of this eclipse cannot be seen in Te Wharau Beach 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 for the best view of the eclipse. | 100° | 0.4° | |
| 5:51 pm Fri, Aug 28 | Partial Eclipse ends Partial moon eclipse ends. Moon close to horizon, recommend going to a high point. | 99° | 1.4° | |
| 7:01 pm Fri, Aug 28 | Penumbral Eclipse ends The Earth's penumbra ends. | 89° | 14.3° |
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 48% of the time (since 2000).
Countdown until eclipse begins
263Days 21Hrs 24Mins 49SecsTe Wharau Beach Eclipse Countdown
Lunar Eclipses
- When Is the Next Lunar Eclipse?
- Total Lunar Eclipse
- Why Does the Moon Turn Red?
- Partial Lunar Eclipse
- Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
- Can I See a Lunar Eclipse?
- Blood Moon - Total Lunar Eclipse
- Eclipse Seasons
- What Is a Tetrad?
- Magnitude of Eclipses
- Accuracy of Our Eclipse Calculations
- Why Two Dates for a Lunar Eclipse?
Eclipses and Transits Visible in Te Wharau Beach
| Eclipse Visibility From Te Wharau Beach | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3–4, 2026 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 28, 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 17, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Jul 7, 2028 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Jul 22, 2028 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Te Wharau Beach, or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted. |
Next annular eclipse visible in Te Wharau Beach