Partial Eclipse Visible
South Africa
| Global Event: | Partial Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Partial Lunar Eclipse, in South Africa |
| Start of Penumbral: | Fri, Aug 28, 2026 at 3:23 am SAST |
| Start of Partial: | Fri, Aug 28, 2026 at 5:12 am SAST |
| End of Partial: | Fri, Aug 28, 2026 at 7:13 am SAST |
| End of Penumbral: | Fri, Aug 28, 2026 at 7:15 am SAST | All times shown on this page are local time. |
Aug 28, 2026 – Partial Lunar Eclipse – South Africa
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Lunar Eclipses
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This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each city,
Selection of Cities in South Africa Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Avg. Cloud Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloemfontein | 3:23 am | 6:12 am | 9:01 am SAST | 21 % | |
| Cape Town | 3:23 am | 6:12 am | 9:01 am SAST | 56 % | |
| Durban | 3:23 am | 6:12 am | 9:01 am SAST | 47 % | |
| East London | 3:23 am | 6:12 am | 9:01 am SAST | 45 % | |
| Johannesburg | 3:23 am | 6:12 am | 9:01 am SAST | 16 % | |
| Port Elizabeth | 3:23 am | 6:12 am | 9:01 am SAST | 43 % | |
| Pretoria | 3:23 am | 6:12 am | 9:01 am SAST | 15 % |
All times shown on this page are local time.
Eclipses Visible in South Africa
| Eclipse Visibility from South Africa | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2024 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 14, 2025 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Sep 7, 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 |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in South Africa, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |
Next total solar eclipse in South Africa