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96.3% lunar eclipse on August 28 invisible from India
A deep partial lunar eclipse will occur on August 27-28, 2026, with NASA reporting that 96.3 per cent of the Moon's disk will enter Earth's umbral shadow. The Moon is expected to…
A deep partial lunar eclipse will occur on August 27-28, 2026, with NASA reporting that 96.3 per cent of the Moon's disk will enter Earth's umbral shadow. The Moon is expected to appear a deep copper-red, nearly a Blood Moon, at maximum eclipse around 4:12 AM UTC on August 28.
The eclipse will be visible across North America, South America, western Europe and western Africa. Major cities including New York, London, Madrid, Paris and Mexico City can witness at least part of the event. However, for viewers in India the Moon will be below the horizon during the main eclipse stages, making the Blood Moon invisible from the country.
Unlike solar eclipses, this lunar eclipse is safe to watch with the naked eye requiring no special protection. Indian astronomy enthusiasts can follow online livestreams from NASA and other observatories to view the event.
Indian Opinion Analysis
India last saw a total lunar eclipse in November 2022, and the next one visible from the country will occur in September 2027. The umbral coverage of 96.3 per cent makes this the deepest partial lunar eclipse until 2035. For Indian astronomy enthusiasts, the consolation is that NASA and other observatories typically stream such events live, and the eclipse itself requires no eye protection, unlike solar eclipses. The next eclipse of any kind visible from India is a partial solar eclipse on August 2, 2027.
Source: timesnownews.com
This brief was synthesised by AI from the source linked above.
