Eclipse of the Moon on 28th of August!

Lunar Eclipse: August 28, 2026
On August 28, 2026, a partial lunar eclipse will be visible from the United Kingdom.
Key Details for the UK:
Type: Partial Lunar Eclipse.
Visibility: The UK will have a good view of this event, as it occurs during the late evening and early morning hours.
Magnitude: This eclipse will have a relatively high magnitude, meaning a significant portion of the Moon will pass through Earth's umbral shadow, turning a dark reddish-brown color.Timing (Approximate BST):
Eclipse Begins: The Moon enters the penumbra (faint outer shadow) in the late evening.
Partial Phase Begins: The visible darkening of the Moon begins as it enters the umbra.
Maximum Eclipse: The peak occurs in the early hours of August 28th.
This event precedes the highly anticipated total solar eclipse that have been occured earlier in the same month (August 12, 2026), making August 2026 a significant month for stargazers in the UK.
PS. Author of raw quality photo: myself at about 5 am, Havant.