| Global Event: | Partial Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse in Point Lay, Alaska |
| Begins: | Thu, Aug 27, 2026 at 10:36 pm |
| Maximum: | Thu, Aug 27, 2026 at 10:42 pm -0.746 Magnitude |
| Ends: | Thu, Aug 27, 2026 at 11:01 pm |
| Duration: | 25 minutes | All times shown on this page are local time. |
August 27, 2026 — Partial Lunar Eclipse — Point Lay
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like in Point Lay. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below. All times are local time (AKDT) for Point Lay.
| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:23 pm Thu, Aug 27 | Not directly visible | Penumbral Eclipse begins Below horizon |  43° | -26.1° |
| 6:33 pm Thu, Aug 27 | Not directly visible | Partial Eclipse begins Below horizon | 60° | -21.3° |
| 8:12 pm Thu, Aug 27 | Not directly visible | Maximum Eclipse Below horizon | 83° | -13.1° |
| 9:51 pm Thu, Aug 27 | Not directly visible | Partial Eclipse ends Below horizon | 106° | -4.5° |
| 10:36 pm Thu, Aug 27 | Rising | Moonrise Rising | 116° | -0.2° |
| 10:42 pm Thu, Aug 27 | Maximum in Point Lay This is the moment when the eclipse reaches its greatest magnitude while the entire Moon is above the horizon in Point Lay. The true maximum point of this eclipse cannot be seen in Point Lay 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. | 117° | 0.2° | |
| 11:01 pm Thu, Aug 27 | Penumbral Eclipse ends The Earth's penumbra ends. Moon close to horizon, recommend going to a high point. | 122° | 1.5° |
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 72% of the time (since 2000).
Countdown until eclipse begins
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Eclipses and Transits Visible in Point Lay
| Eclipse Visibility From Point Lay | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13–14, 2025 Total 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 |  | |
| Aug 16–17, 2027 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Point Lay, or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted. |
Next total solar eclipse visible in Point Lay