Overview
- A deep partial lunar eclipse is scheduled for the night of Thursday, Aug. 27 into Friday, Aug. 28 and will be visible across Argentina and much of the Americas.
- NASA’s timetable for Argentina places the penumbral start at about 22:24 on Aug. 27, the partial phase at about 23:34, the maximum at about 01:13 on Aug. 28 with roughly 93% umbral coverage, and the partial phase ending near 02:52.
- The eclipse’s visually significant partial phase will last about 3 hours and 18 minutes, giving observers a prolonged view of the shadow crossing the lunar disk.
- You can view the eclipse safely with the naked eye and may use binoculars or a small telescope to see more detail; color and contrast will vary if dust, smoke, volcanic particles or humidity are present in the atmosphere.
- Planetario Galileo Galilei and major outlets have published local schedules and viewing tips, so check official NASA or TimeandDate listings and your local weather forecast before heading outside.