Event details

Partial Lunar Eclipse

A lunar eclipse happens when Earth shadow darkens the Moon.

When to look: Window: 2026-08-28 to 2026-08-28 (peak 2026-08-28). Use the authoritative UTC event window, convert it to local time, and confirm the Moon is above the local horizon.

Where visible: Visible from parts of the Americas around the Aug. 28 UTC event window; verify local Moon position and timing.

How to watch: No telescope required. Naked eye works; binoculars or a camera are optional.

Check local eclipse conditions Astronomy events calendar

What can ruin visibility

Check these before travel

Cloud cover and Moon visibility matter more than darkness for this event.

Confirm the event window
Confirm Moon position
Check cloud cover
Choose an open horizon

Event timing and verification

Authoritative date plus local-condition handoff

Calendar status: Peak Aug 28

Calendar policy: Past event windows are removed from current and upcoming lists.

Forecast dataset: 2026-07-24

Use this event page for the sky-window baseline, then use the map or tonight forecast for clouds, moonlight, darkness, and the best local viewing window.

Sources: science.nasa.gov. Verified 2026-07-24.

Best regions for this eclipse

Start with western and central U.S. options, then verify local cloud timing

North Region Arizona forecast zone

State: Arizona

Score: 91 (Great)

Event window: Window: 2026-08-28 to 2026-08-28 (peak 2026-08-28). Use the authoritative UTC event window, convert it to local time, and confirm the Moon is above the local horizon.

Local sky window: Thursday 10:00 PM-12:00 AM MST (from latest forecast run)

Main factor: Moon above horizon and low cloud risk

View location

North Region Colorado forecast zone

State: Colorado

Score: 91 (Great)

Event window: Window: 2026-08-28 to 2026-08-28 (peak 2026-08-28). Use the authoritative UTC event window, convert it to local time, and confirm the Moon is above the local horizon.

Local sky window: Friday 12:00 AM-3:00 AM MDT

Main factor: Moon above horizon and low cloud risk

View location

North Region Minnesota forecast zone

State: Minnesota

Score: 86 (Good)

Event window: Window: 2026-08-28 to 2026-08-28 (peak 2026-08-28). Use the authoritative UTC event window, convert it to local time, and confirm the Moon is above the local horizon.

Local sky window: Friday 12:00 AM-3:00 AM CDT

Main factor: Moon above horizon and low cloud risk

View location

North Region Texas forecast zone

State: Texas

Score: 88 (Good)

Event window: Window: 2026-08-28 to 2026-08-28 (peak 2026-08-28). Use the authoritative UTC event window, convert it to local time, and confirm the Moon is above the local horizon.

Local sky window: Friday 12:00 AM-2:00 AM CDT

Main factor: Moon above horizon and low cloud risk

View location

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Confirm the event window and Moon position

Simple field check

Darkness is less important than whether the Moon is visible from your location. Verify the event timing, Moon altitude, and cloud cover before the window starts.

Confirm the Moon is above your local horizon and recheck cloud cover before the event window.

Recheck local sky conditions before long travel, especially if the event depends on a short viewing window.