August 2026 deep partial lunar eclipse across the Americas and Europe

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1. Aug 30, 2026

   A deep partial lunar eclipse on Aug. 28, 2026 will darken about 96% of the Moon, visible across the Americas, Europe and parts of Africa, though not India due to daytime timing.

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2. Aug 30, 2026

   Skywatchers across Michigan, Saskatchewan, the Coachella Valley and France prepare for the reddish partial eclipse, with peak viewing times varying by region.

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Near-Total Lunar Eclipse Across Americas and Europe

On August 28, 2026, a deep partial lunar eclipse will occur, with about 96% of the Moon entering Earth's shadow and the partial phase lasting around 3 hours 18 minutes within a total event of about 5 hours 38 minutes. Because it will happen during daytime in India, the eclipse will not be visible there and Sutak observances are not applicable; however, visibility will be favorable across North and South America, Europe, and parts of Africa.

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Deep Partial Lunar Eclipse Across North America and UK

A string of partial lunar eclipses this week will tint the Moon red as Earth’s shadow darkens it, with notable visibility from Michigan’s Sturgeon Moon, Saskatchewan, the Coachella Valley, and parts of France. Viewers should expect late-evening to early-morning peaks at roughly 9:12 p.m. in the west coast region, about 12:18 a.m. for Michigan, and around 10:19 p.m. in Saskatchewan, with additional nationwide advisories for clear skies.