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Celestial Event Set for August 27-28
A rare partial lunar eclipse will turn the full Moon a deep reddish hue, offering skywatchers a spectacular celestial display later this week . The event will take place on Friday (August 28), when the Sun, Earth, and Moon align closely enough for the Moon to pass through Earth’s shadow, according to NASA .
The eclipse will be visible from parts of the East Pacific, the Americas, Europe, and Africa . The full moon, known as the Sturgeon Moon, is expected to take on an eerie red or coppery glow as it moves into the darkest part of Earth’s shadow .
Viewing Times by Region
The eclipse will first become visible over the Pacific and the Americas on August 27, before moving into view across western Europe and western Africa during the early hours of August 28.
| Location | Eclipse Start | Maximum | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | Aug 27, 7:33 PM | Aug 27, 9:13 PM | Aug 27, 10:52 PM |
| New York | Aug 27, 10:33 PM | Aug 28, 12:13 AM | Aug 28, 1:52 AM |
| Mexico City | Aug 27, 8:33 PM | Aug 27, 10:13 PM | Aug 27, 11:52 PM |
| Buenos Aires | Aug 27, 11:33 PM | Aug 28, 1:13 AM | Aug 28, 2:52 AM |
| London | Aug 28, 3:33 AM | Aug 28, 5:12 AM | Aug 28, 6:52 AM |
| Paris | Aug 28, 4:33 AM | Aug 28, 6:12 AM | Aug 28, 7:52 AM |
| Berlin | Aug 28, 4:33 AM | Aug 28, 6:12 AM | Aug 28, 7:52 AM |
| Lagos | Aug 28, 3:33 AM | Aug 28, 5:13 AM | Aug 28, 6:52 AM |
Visibility in Pakistan
While the eclipse will be visible from several parts of the world, Pakistan will not witness the spectacular deep-red partial phase . Observers in Pakistan will experience only a very limited penumbral phase, meaning the moon will not enter the darkest part of Earth’s shadow to the same extent. For Pakistan, a penumbral lunar eclipse will be visible on February 21, 2027, starting at 02:12 AM local time.
