Partial lunar eclipse of August 28, 2026
The partial lunar eclipse peaks at Aug 28, 2026, 12:12 AM ET (2026-08-28 04:12 UTC) at 4°51′ Pisces.
Past eclipse
Partial lunar eclipse in ♓︎ Pisces · North Node ☊︎ · 97% of the Moon in Earth’s shadow.
Visible from the US: New York, Chicago and Los Angeles.
Greatest eclipse in local time
| Place | Local time |
|---|---|
| New York | Fri, Aug 28, 12:12 AM EDT |
| Chicago | Thu, Aug 27, 11:12 PM CDT |
| Denver | Thu, Aug 27, 10:12 PM MDT |
| Los Angeles | Thu, Aug 27, 9:12 PM PDT |
| London | Fri, Aug 28, 5:12 AM GMT+1 |
| Sydney | Fri, Aug 28, 2:12 PM GMT+10 |
Eclipse stages
| Stage | Begins | Ends | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penumbral | Aug 27, 2026, 9:23 PM ET 2026-08-28 01:23 UTC | Aug 28, 2026, 3:02 AM ET 2026-08-28 07:02 UTC | 338 min |
| Partial (umbral) | Aug 27, 2026, 10:33 PM ET 2026-08-28 02:33 UTC | Aug 28, 2026, 1:52 AM ET 2026-08-28 05:52 UTC | 199 min |
The Moon darkens visibly during the partial stage and turns copper-red during totality.
Where to see it
In the US: New York, Chicago and Los Angeles. Elsewhere: Mexico City, São Paulo, London, Madrid and Lagos. (Moon above the horizon at mid-eclipse, Aug 28, 2026, 12:12 AM ET.)
Partial lunar eclipse in Pisces: astrology meaning
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around intuition, dreams and endings (Pisces), with the Sun opposite in Virgo. It falls near the North Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to growth and new direction. The Pisces–Virgo axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 4°51′ Pisces or Virgo.
It is the Full Moon of August 2026: see the full Moon August 2026 for its void-of-course window and Moon name.
Greatest-eclipse time and place, local circumstances and stage times are computed with Astronomy Engine and rounded to the minute (durations to the second). Published values can differ by a few seconds. All 2026 eclipses · Eclipse data 1950–2050 (CSV) · Methodology
Frequently asked questions
When is the partial lunar eclipse of August 28, 2026?
The partial lunar eclipse peaks at Aug 28, 2026, 12:12 AM ET (2026-08-28 04:12 UTC) at 4°51′ Pisces.
Where is the August 28, 2026 eclipse visible?
In the US: New York, Chicago and Los Angeles. Elsewhere: Mexico City, São Paulo, London, Madrid and Lagos. A lunar eclipse is visible from anywhere the Moon is above the horizon at the time.
Can you see it from the United States?
Yes, from New York, Chicago and Los Angeles.
How long does it last?
Stages: penumbral 338 min, partial (umbral) 199 min.
What zodiac sign is the eclipse in?
4°51′ Pisces on the tropical zodiac, near the North Node. The Sun is opposite in Virgo.
What does this eclipse mean in astrology?
A lunar eclipse is a supercharged Full Moon. Astrologers read it as a culmination or release around intuition, dreams and endings (Pisces), with the Sun opposite in Virgo. It falls near the North Node, traditionally the side of the axis linked to growth and new direction. The Pisces–Virgo axis matters most if you have planets or angles within a few degrees of 4°51′ Pisces or Virgo.
Is it safe to watch?
Yes. A lunar eclipse is safe to look at with the naked eye, binoculars or a telescope.
Astrology is a symbolic and cultural tradition. The planetary positions on this site are calculated with astronomical accuracy; the interpretations describe what astrologers associate with them and are not scientifically validated predictions about personality, relationships or the future.