The United States will get a chance to see a partial lunar eclipse on August 27–28, 2026. It will be the second lunar eclipse of 2026, following the total lunar eclipse in March. Weather permitting, the August eclipse will be visible from much of the United States. NASA lists the eclipse’s broader visibility region as the Americas, Europe, Africa and Western Asia.
August 2026 Lunar Eclipse Timing and Phases
The eclipse will take place overnight from Thursday, August 27, into Friday, August 28, 2026, depending on the U.S. location and time zone. Globally, the penumbral phase begins at 01:23:58 UTC on August 28. The partial phase begins at 02:33:54 UTC, reaches maximum at 04:12:53 UTC, and ends at 05:51:59 UTC. Local viewing times vary across the United States because of the country’s multiple time zones.
U.S. Viewing Times
| U.S. Time Zone | Penumbral Begins | Partial Begins | Maximum Eclipse | Partial Ends | Penumbral Ends |
| Eastern | 9:23 p.m. Aug. 27 | 11:12 p.m. Aug. 27 | 12:12 a.m. Aug. 28 | 1:13 a.m. Aug. 28 | 3:01 a.m. Aug. 28 |
| Central | 8:23 p.m. Aug. 27 | 10:12 p.m. Aug. 27 | 11:12 p.m. Aug. 27 | 12:13 a.m. Aug. 28 | 2:01 a.m. Aug. 28 |
| Mountain | 7:23 p.m. Aug. 27 | 9:12 p.m. Aug. 27 | 10:12 p.m. Aug. 27 | 11:13 p.m. Aug. 27 | 1:01 a.m. Aug. 28 |
| Pacific | 6:23 p.m. Aug. 27 | 8:12 p.m. Aug. 27 | 9:12 p.m. Aug. 27 | 10:13 p.m. Aug. 27 | 12:01 a.m. Aug. 28 |
Times can vary by location, particularly near time-zone boundaries. For example, New York’s eclipse begins at 9:23 p.m. EDT, reaches maximum at about 12:12 a.m., and ends at 3:01 a.m.
Major U.S. Locations to View the Lunar Eclipse
The partial lunar eclipse will be visible from many parts of the United States. Major locations that can view the event include:
- New York
- Washington, D.C.
- Miami, Florida
- Dallas, Texas
- Chicago, Illinois
- Denver, Colorado
- Los Angeles, California
- Seattle, Washington
- Anchorage, Alaska
- Honolulu, Hawaii
The exact start, maximum and end times, as well as the percentage of the Moon affected, vary by location. Timeanddate lists the eclipse as visible from numerous U.S. states.
Where Else Will the Lunar Eclipse Be Visible?
The August 27–28, 2026 lunar eclipse will be visible across the Americas, Europe, Africa and Western Asia. The amount of the eclipse visible will depend on the location and whether the Moon is above the horizon during the different phases.
What About India?
India will not be among the main viewing regions for this eclipse. Timeanddate’s list of upcoming eclipses visible from India begins with the February 20, 2027 penumbral lunar eclipse, indicating that the August 2026 lunar eclipse is not visible from India.
Major Countries and Regions
The main viewing regions include:
- North America: United States, Canada and Mexico
- Central America and the Caribbean: Several locations will have visibility
- South America: Much of the continent
- Europe: Many countries, depending on location
- Africa: Large parts of the continent
- Western Asia: Some locations
How Much of the Moon Will Be Eclipsed?
The August 2026 event will be a very deep partial lunar eclipse, with about 96.2% of the Moon’s disk entering Earth’s umbral shadow at maximum eclipse. It will therefore come very close to a total lunar eclipse, but a small portion of the Moon will remain outside the darkest part of Earth’s shadow.
Will It Be a Blood Moon?
The Moon may take on a reddish or orange appearance during the deepest part of the eclipse. The term “Blood Moon” is most commonly associated with a total lunar eclipse, but a deep partial eclipse can also produce a noticeable red color on the eclipsed portion of the Moon. Timeanddate describes the August 2026 event as a Blood Moon because of its exceptionally deep, 96% partial phase.
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