Deep Partial Lunar Eclipse to Dazzle the US on August 27-28, 2026
Skywatchers across the United States are in for a celestial treat as a deep partial lunar eclipse unfolds on the night of August 27-28, 2026. According to Starwalk’s eclipse path map, the event will be fully visible in the central, southern, and eastern parts of the country, including states from Maine to Washington, D.C. For those in the Plains and Mountain West, the wide-open skies could offer spectacular views if conditions remain clear. This eclipse is particularly notable because, at its peak, roughly 96% of the Moon will be eclipsed, potentially glowing a copper-red hue while only a thin bright sliver remains—a sight that promises to be both dramatic and memorable.nnThis event follows a total solar eclipse that passed over Spain, Iceland, Greenland, and Siberia earlier in the month. However, viewing rules for lunar eclipses are vastly different from solar ones: you can safely watch a lunar eclipse with the naked eye, no special glasses required. As the Moon enters Earth’s umbral shadow, a tiny portion of its northern edge will remain outside the umbra, leaving a bright sliver that contrasts sharply with the darkened rest. The entire eclipse will last 5 hours and 38 minutes, from 01:23 to 07:01 UTC on August 28, which translates to prime evening viewing for much of the Western Hemisphere.nnFor observers in the central and eastern US, the eclipse will be visible in its entirety, with the most dramatic phase occurring around 03:13 UTC (11:13 PM EDT on August 27), when the Moon will be at its deepest point in the umbra. At that moment, only a small portion of the Moon will remain brightly illuminated, creating a striking visual. In the western US, the Moon will rise during the eclipse, offering a unique opportunity to see the partially eclipsed Moon ascending the horizon. Meanwhile, viewers in Africa, southeastern Europe, and parts of the Middle East will catch the partial eclipse before moonset, while those in western and central Asia will only see the penumbral phase. Unfortunately, the eclipse will not be visible from Australia or much of Asia, including India and China.nnThis deep partial lunar eclipse is a reminder
Shimanta Das 
