Lunar eclipse August 2026: When and where will it be visible from?

A lunar eclipse is a celestial event that occurs when Earth passes directly between the Sun and the Moon, casting its shadow across the lunar surface.

Spain will turn its eyes to the sky just 16 days after the historic total solar eclipse. On 28 August a partial lunar eclipse of magnitude 0.93 will be visible across the country and will not require special eye protection.

August has been a busy month for celestial events. From the recent solar eclipse, the Perseids meteor shower, and now a partial lunar eclipse will be gracing our skies.Visible across much of North America this week, sky-gazers will have the chance to watch Earth's shadow creep across the surface of the full moon. Want

Don’t forget to look up next week: On Thursday, August 27, there will be a partial “blood moon” lunar eclipse. In case you forgot, a lunar eclipse occurs when Earth comes directly between the moon and sun, casting a shadow that makes the moon appear red. Here’s what to know. What’s happening? Last week, Europeans wer