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Partial Lunar Eclipse 93% Visible Across Americas, Africa, Europe — Aug 27-28 2026

8/4/2026

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A partial lunar eclipse occurs Aug. 27-28, 2026, from 9:23 p.m. to 3:01 a.m. ET.
NASA says about 93 % will be covered, while Time and Date says 96 %.
Viewers in the Americas, Africa and Europe can see it, with eastern U.S. and Midwest best positioned.
It is safe to watch naked, while telescopes or binoculars improve detail.
August also offers a planet parade, a Perseids peak on Aug. 12, and clear Venus views.

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A partial lunar eclipse occurs Aug. 27-28, 2026, from 9:23 p.m. to 3:01 a.m. ET.
NASA says about 93 % will be covered, while Time and Date says 96 %.
Viewers in the Americas, Africa and Europe can see it, with eastern U.S. and Midwest best positioned.
It is safe to watch naked, while telescopes or binoculars improve detail.
August also offers a planet parade, a Perseids peak on Aug. 12, and clear Venus views.