A deep partial lunar eclipse will occur on August 27-28, with 96.2% of the Moon entering Earth’s dark central shadow during maximum eclipse.

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• The August 27-28, 2026 partial lunar eclipse will be the deepest partial lunar eclipse visible anywhere on Earth until December 31, 2028.
• At maximum eclipse, 96.2% of the Moon will enter Earth’s central dark shadow, while a thin portion will remain brightly illuminated.
• Much of the Moon could develop a rusty red appearance as it moves through Earth’s shadow during the deep partial eclipse.
• The event will not be a total lunar eclipse, but its depth will make it appear close to a total eclipse.
• People unable to view the eclipse because of location or cloudy weather can follow several online livestreams covering the astronomical event.
• Lunar eclipses can be viewed safely without special protective filters, unlike solar eclipses, making the event accessible to ordinary skywatchers.
• The eclipse can also be photographed, although changing brightness levels during the event require careful camera settings and accurate focusing.
• Solar and lunar eclipses often occur close together during an eclipse season when the Moon passes through orbital nodes and alignment becomes possible.