1 week to go until the deepest partial lunar eclipse until 2028

A photo of a full moon captured during a lunar eclipse in a black sky. Earth's shadow covers the moon, turning it a dull crimson, while a thin crescent is visible to the upper right of the lunar disk.

The partial phase of a lunar eclipse captured over Sydney in September 2025. (Image credit: Photo by Saeed KHAN / AFP via Getty Images)

We’re officially one week away from one of the best skywatching events of the year!

On the evening of Aug. 27 (for North America), or the early hours of Aug. 28 (for western Europe), Earth’s shadow will creep across the full moon during a very deep partial lunar eclipse. At maximum eclipse, 96.2% of the moon will be immersed in Earth’s dark central shadow.

The eclipse will be visible, at least in some part, from North and South America, Europe, Africa and parts of western Asia, weather permitting. Observers in the Americas are well-positioned for the best views while skywatchers across Europe will need to look toward the western horizon before sunrise as the eclipse reaches its peak.

Read more: A 96% partial lunar eclipse is just 1 week away: Here’s what you need to know.

a woman stands smiling at the camera wearing a yellow hat. Behind her the northern lights stretch across the sky as ribbons of green light.

Daisy Dobrijevic

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