| Global Event: | Partial Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Partial Lunar Eclipse in El Chaltén, Santa Cruz |
| Begins: | Thu, Aug 27, 2026 at 10:23 pm |
| Maximum: | Fri, Aug 28, 2026 at 1:12 am 0.930 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Fri, Aug 28, 2026 at 4:01 am |
| Duration: | 5 hours, 38 minutes | All times shown on this page are local time. |
August 27–28, 2026 — Partial Lunar Eclipse — El Chaltén
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| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:23 pm Thu, Aug 27 | Penumbral Eclipse begins The Earth's penumbra start touching the Moon's face. |  64° | 31.7° | |
| 11:33 pm Thu, Aug 27 | Partial Eclipse begins Partial moon eclipse starts - moon is getting red. | 46° | 40.7° | |
| 1:12 am Fri, Aug 28 | Maximum Eclipse Moon is closest to the center of the shadow. | 14° | 48.5° | |
| 2:51 am Fri, Aug 28 | Partial Eclipse ends Partial moon eclipse ends. | 338° | 47.2° | |
| 4:01 am Fri, Aug 28 | Penumbral Eclipse ends The Earth's penumbra ends. | 316° | 41.0° |
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 27–28)
In the past, this day was cloudy 93% of the time (since 2000).
Countdown until eclipse begins
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in El Chaltén
| Eclipse Visibility From El Chaltén | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17–18, 2024 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Oct 2, 2024 Partial Solar Eclipse | Annular Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 14, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 3, 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 27–28, 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in El Chaltén, or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted. |
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