| Global Event: | Partial Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Partial Lunar Eclipse, in East Antarctica (or Greater Antarctica) |
| Begins: | Fri, Aug 28, 2026 at 7:23 am |
| Maximum: | Fri, Aug 28, 2026 at 10:02 am 0.914 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Fri, Aug 28, 2026 at 10:24 am |
| Duration: | 3 hours | All times shown on this page are local time. |
August 28, 2026 — Partial Lunar Eclipse — East Antarctica (or Greater Antarctica)
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below.
| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:23 am Fri, Aug 28 | Penumbral Eclipse begins The Earth's penumbra start touching the Moon's face. Moon close to horizon, so make sure you have free sight to West-southwest. |  246° | 5.3° | |
| 8:33 am Fri, Aug 28 | Partial Eclipse begins Partial moon eclipse starts - moon is getting red. Moon close to horizon, so make sure you have free sight to Southwest. | 230° | 2.6° | |
| 10:12 am Fri, Aug 28 | Maximum Eclipse Moon is closest to the center of the shadow. 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 South-southwest for the best view of the eclipse. Additionally, the eclipsed moon combined with dimming near horizon might make the Moon very hard or impossible to see. | 206° | -0.0° | |
| 10:24 am Fri, Aug 28 | Setting | Moonset Setting | 203° | -0.2° |
| 11:51 am Fri, Aug 28 | Not directly visible | Partial Eclipse ends Below horizon | 182° | -1.2° |
| 1:01 pm Fri, Aug 28 | Not directly visible | Penumbral Eclipse ends Below horizon | 166° | -1.2° |
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 12% of the time (since 2000).
Countdown until eclipse begins
816Days 4Hrs 56Mins 57SecsEast Antarctica (or Greater Antarctica) 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 East Antarctica (or Greater Antarctica)
| Eclipse Visibility From East Antarctica (or Greater Antarctica) | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2024 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Sep 7–8, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Feb 17, 2026 Partial Solar Eclipse | Annular Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 28, 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 17, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in East Antarctica (or Greater Antarctica), or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted. |
Next total solar eclipse visible in East Antarctica (or Greater Antarctica)
Next annular eclipse visible in East Antarctica (or Greater Antarctica)
Other eclipses visible in East Antarctica (or Greater Antarctica)