A partial lunar eclipse is set to appear on Thursday night, August 27, giving people in several parts of the world a chance to watch the Moon move into Earth’s shadow.
The lunar eclipse will continue into Friday, August 28, depending on the location. It is a deep partial lunar eclipse, with NASA estimating that about 96.3% of the Moon will enter Earth’s darkest shadow. The event comes shortly after the August 12 solar eclipse , making this month an active one for eclipse watchers. How to watch the August 2026 lunar eclipse in the US and what it means in astrology The August lunar eclipse begins on Thursday, August 27, and continues into the early hours of August 28. The eclipse reaches its maximum at approximately 12:12 a.m. ET on August 28, when about 96% of the Moon will be inside Earth’s umbra. Also Read The August 2026 Lunar Eclipse could mark an emotional turning point for zodiac signs. The August full Moon, known as the Sturgeon Moon, will occur on August 28, and that same full Moon will experience a deep partial lunar eclipse.
Also Read When is the next eclipse? The eclipse occurs at the same astronomical moment worldwide, but local time varies by country. The Americas are among the best-positioned regions for the event. In parts of Europe and Africa, the eclipse will occur during the early morning hours. Western astrologers interpret lunar eclipses symbolically, and this eclipse takes place in Pisces, opposite the Sun in Virgo. An astrologer from Nebula tells Hindustan Times that the eclipse is a period that may encourage people to slow down and look inward. Rather than reacting quickly, the astrologer suggested using the period for reflection and examining habits, relationships and commitments. The astrologer also connected the Pisces-Virgo axis with the balance between emotional well-being and everyday responsibilities. Journaling, meditation and stepping away from constant digital stimulation were among the suggested ways to use the period for introspection. This is why an eclipsed full Moon is popularly known as a Blood Moon. This year, the two happen to coincide.
Some key timings include: According to NASA, the August lunar eclipse will be visible from large parts of North America, South America, Europe and Africa, with visibility extending into parts of western Asia. Here’s what an astrologer says A lunar eclipse can give the Moon a reddish or copper-coloured appearance. A large freshwater fish historically found in abundance in the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain around this time of year, according to Old Farmer’s Almanac the name Sturgeon Moon is associated with lake sturgeon.
Also Read August 2026 Blood Moon: Why the Full Sturgeon Moon could turn red and what astrology says No, the Sturgeon Moon and the lunar eclipse are not connected phenomena. The colour is caused by sunlight passing through Earth’s atmosphere. Blue light is scattered more strongly, while some red and orange wavelengths pass through the atmosphere and reach the Moon. The Sturgeon Moon is the traditional name for the August full Moon, while a lunar eclipse happens when the Moon passes through Earth’s shadow.
