One-off sky event
August 2026 partial lunar eclipse begins
A partial lunar eclipse unfolds across August 27 and 28 depending on location, with visibility spanning the Americas, Europe, Africa and western Asia.
32
days to go
DateAugust 27, 2026
CountdownWhole calendar days
TimezoneUTC
LocationAmericas, Europe, Africa and western Asia
Good to know
Why does this countdown use August 27?
NASA lists the eclipse across August 27–28 depending on location. The page counts down to the first listed UTC date and states that it is a start marker.