| Global Event: | Partial Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse in Bethel, Alaska |
| Begins: | Thu, Aug 27, 2026 at 9:56 pm |
| Maximum: | Thu, Aug 27, 2026 at 10:00 pm -0.126 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Thu, Aug 27, 2026 at 11:01 pm |
| Duration: | 1 hour, 5 minutes | All times shown on this page are local time. |
August 27, 2026 — Partial Lunar Eclipse — Bethel
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The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like in Bethel. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below. All times are local time (AKDT) for Bethel.
| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:23 pm Thu, Aug 27 | Not directly visible | Penumbral Eclipse begins Below horizon |  48° | -31.9° |
| 6:33 pm Thu, Aug 27 | Not directly visible | Partial Eclipse begins Below horizon | 65° | -24.8° |
| 8:12 pm Thu, Aug 27 | Not directly visible | Maximum Eclipse Below horizon | 87° | -13.2° |
| 9:51 pm Thu, Aug 27 | Not directly visible | Partial Eclipse ends Below horizon | 107° | -0.6° |
| 9:56 pm Thu, Aug 27 | Rising | Moonrise Rising | 108° | -0.2° |
| 10:00 pm Thu, Aug 27 | Maximum in Bethel This is the moment when the eclipse reaches its greatest magnitude while the entire Moon is above the horizon in Bethel. The true maximum point of this eclipse cannot be seen in Bethel 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-southeast for the best view of the eclipse. | 109° | 0.2° | |
| 11:01 pm Thu, Aug 27 | Penumbral Eclipse ends The Earth's penumbra ends. Moon close to horizon, so make sure you have free sight to East-southeast. | 122° | 6.5° |
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.
A penumbral lunar eclipse can be a bit hard to see as the shadowed part is only a little bit fainter than the rest of the Moon.
Cloud Coverage (Aug 27)
In the past, this day was cloudy 78% of the time (since 2000).
Countdown until eclipse begins
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in Bethel
| Eclipse Visibility From Bethel | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13–14, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Sep 7, 2025 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 2–3, 2026 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 12, 2026 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 27, 2026 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Bethel, or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted. |
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