Aug. 27–28, 2026: Deep Partial Lunar Eclipse Sparks Worldwide Skywatching

Space.com reports a deep partial lunar eclipse on Aug. 27–28, 2026, with up to 96.2% of the Moon’s disk entering Earth’s umbra—the deepest such event until 2028—visible across the Americas, Europe, and Africa. The maximum occurs late on eclipse night (beginning around 9:23 p.m. EDT on Aug. 27), and readers are guided to viewing tips, key timings, and multiple livestreams to watch online if skies are cloudy. The piece also covers why August’s full moon is called the Sturgeon Moon and offers photography tips for capturing the event.