Overview
- The partial phase begins around 04:33–04:34 and reaches its maximum about 06:12–06:13 on Friday, 28 August, with roughly 93–96 percent of the Moon entering Earth’s umbra.
- Because the Moon will be very low on the west–southwest horizon at dawn, many German locations will lose the second half of the event to moonset and morning twilight.
- Western Germany and sites farther west will see the eclipse longer or more completely, while eastern cities may only catch the opening partial phase.
- Observers are advised to choose elevated, unobstructed W/SW viewpoints, bring binoculars or a small telescope, use a tripod for cameras or smartphones, and check local weather forecasts before heading out.
- Local astronomy groups and observatories have scheduled early‑morning viewing events with some sold out, and the next total lunar eclipse visible from Germany is on 31 December 2028.