| Global Event: | Partial Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Partial Lunar Eclipse, in Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Start of Penumbral: | Fri, Aug 28, 2026 at 2:23 am BST |
| Start of Partial: | Fri, Aug 28, 2026 at 4:12 am BST |
| End of Partial: | Fri, Aug 28, 2026 at 6:13 am BST |
| End of Penumbral: | Fri, Aug 28, 2026 at 7:00 am BST | All times shown on this page are local time. |
Aug 28, 2026 – Partial Lunar Eclipse – Scotland
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This animation shows the eclipse near Pitlochry in Scotland.
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This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each city,
Selection of Cities in Scotland Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Avg. Cloud Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen | 2:23 am | 5:12 am | 8:01 am BST | 85 % | |
| Dundee | 2:23 am | 5:12 am | 8:01 am BST | 89 % | |
| Edinburgh | 2:23 am | 5:12 am | 8:01 am BST | 79 % | |
| Fort William | 2:23 am | 5:12 am | 8:01 am BST | 84 % | |
| Glasgow | 2:23 am | 5:12 am | 8:01 am BST | 85 % | |
| Inverness | 2:23 am | 5:12 am | 8:01 am BST | 80 % | |
| Lerwick (Shetland Islands) | 2:23 am | 5:12 am | 8:01 am BST | 83 % |
All times shown on this page are local time.
Eclipses Visible in Scotland
| Eclipse Visibility from Scotland | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2024 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 14, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 29, 2025 Partial Solar Eclipse | Partial Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Sep 7, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 12, 2026 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Scotland, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |