Partial lunar eclipse August 28 2026 with about 93% umbra
Heads up, skywatchers!
On August 28, 2026, a partial lunar eclipse is set to happen, with about 93% of the Moon's diameter immersed in Earth's darkest shadow, or umbra.
Even though most of the Moon will slip into darkness, it's still just a partial eclipse because a small slice stays lit.
Eclipse 3h18m peaks 9:44 IST
The main show lasts about 3 hours and 18 minutes, and peaks at 9:44am. IST.
People in parts of the Americas, eastern Pacific, Europe, and Africa will get a good view, but if you're in India or another spot where it's not visible, you can still catch live streams online.
Moon passes through Earth's penumbra umbra
A lunar eclipse happens when Earth lines up between the Sun and Moon.
It occurs when the Moon passes through Earth's lighter outer shadow, called the penumbra, and then Earth's darkest shadow, or umbra.