🔥 Gündem Upcoming Lunar Eclipses: Dates and Times

The next significant lunar eclipse will be a partial lunar eclipse occurring in the early hours of August 28, 2026 ³. This event is expected to be quite notable, as approximately 96% of the Moon will be obscured by Earth's shadow ³.

Understanding Lunar Eclipses

A lunar eclipse happens when the Sun casts Earth's shadow onto the Moon ². This celestial event occurs when the Earth is positioned directly between the Sun and the Moon, causing the Moon to pass through Earth's shadow. The type of eclipse depends on how much of the Moon enters the shadow.

Types of Lunar Eclipses

There are three main types of lunar eclipses:

• Total Lunar Eclipse: The entire Moon passes through the darkest part of Earth's shadow (the umbra). During a total eclipse, the Moon can take on a reddish hue, often referred to as a "Blood Moon," due to sunlight scattering through Earth's atmosphere.
• Partial Lunar Eclipse: Only a portion of the Moon enters the Earth's umbra. The August 28, 2026, event will be a partial lunar eclipse ³.
• Penumbral Lunar Eclipse: The Moon passes only through the fainter outer part of Earth's shadow (the penumbra). These are often difficult to observe with the naked eye as the dimming is very subtle.

Duration of Lunar Eclipses

The maximum possible duration for a total lunar eclipse is 1 hour and 47 minutes ¹. The duration of partial and penumbral eclipses can vary.

Visibility of the August 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse

The visibility of the August 28, 2026, partial lunar eclipse will depend on geographical location. A map showing where this event will be visible around the world is typically provided by astronomical organizations ³. Observers in regions where the eclipse is visible will be able to witness the Moon being significantly shadowed.