Partial Lunar Eclipse - 28 August 2026
Posted: 24 Aug 2026 20:17
First came the solar eclipse on 12 August, now a 90% lunar eclipse this Friday for the region - if not an early riser you might need to set the alarm clock !
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Google translate:
Vega Baja, a privileged location to contemplate the partial lunar eclipse this Friday
The peak of the phenomenon will occur at 6:12 AM. In our region, more than 90% of the lunar disk will be covered by the Earth's shadow.
Following the spectacular solar eclipse visible in the Vega Baja region on August 12th, astronomy enthusiasts will have another opportunity to observe the sky in the early hours of Friday, August 28th, when a partial lunar eclipse will be visible from our area. The phenomenon can be observed with the naked eye, without the need for any instruments or special glasses, and poses no risk to vision.
According to data from the National Astronomical Observatory (OAN) and the National Geographic Institute (IGN), the partial phase of the eclipse will begin at 04:34 hours and end at 07:52 hours, always in peninsular time.
The peak of the phenomenon will occur at approximately 6:12 a.m., when the Earth's shadow will cover most of the Moon's surface. This will be the moment when the phenomenon reaches its maximum, although observation will be limited by the Moon's proximity to the horizon.
What will it look like in Vega Baja?
Although technically a partial eclipse, this Friday's phenomenon will be particularly noteworthy for its depth. In the Vega Baja region, the eclipse will reach a magnitude of 0.92, meaning that more than 90% of the lunar surface will be covered by Earth's shadow.
Our satellite will therefore be left just short of being completely covered, offering a particularly striking image during the minutes close to the maximum.
To enjoy the phenomenon in the best conditions, experts recommend looking for places with a clear western horizon, away from the light pollution of cities and without obstacles such as buildings, trees or mountainous terrain.
The Moon will set before the eclipse ends
The visibility of the phenomenon will vary slightly depending on the location in Spain from which it is observed. In the case of Vega Baja, the Moon will set before the partial phase of the eclipse concludes.
Data from the OAN and the IGN place the moonset in Spain at around 07:47 hours on August 28, while the end of the partial phase is expected five minutes later, at 07:52 hours.
What happens during a partial lunar eclipse?
A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth is positioned between the Sun and the Moon, so that the three bodies are sufficiently aligned and our planet casts its shadow on the satellite.
In the case of a partial eclipse, only part of the Moon enters the darkest part of Earth's shadow, known as the umbra. The result is the characteristic dark "bite" that appears to cover part of the lunar disk.
Unlike a total eclipse, in which the entire Moon is inside the umbra and can acquire the well-known reddish hue, on this occasion only part of the satellite will remain illuminated while the Earth's shadow covers the rest.
Thus, the early morning of August 28 will offer a new opportunity to look at the sky and contemplate one of the most striking astronomical phenomena of the year, especially from those points in the Vega Baja region that have a clear western horizon.
https://www.diariodelavega.com/la-vega- ... e-viernes/
Google translate:
Vega Baja, a privileged location to contemplate the partial lunar eclipse this Friday
The peak of the phenomenon will occur at 6:12 AM. In our region, more than 90% of the lunar disk will be covered by the Earth's shadow.
Following the spectacular solar eclipse visible in the Vega Baja region on August 12th, astronomy enthusiasts will have another opportunity to observe the sky in the early hours of Friday, August 28th, when a partial lunar eclipse will be visible from our area. The phenomenon can be observed with the naked eye, without the need for any instruments or special glasses, and poses no risk to vision.
According to data from the National Astronomical Observatory (OAN) and the National Geographic Institute (IGN), the partial phase of the eclipse will begin at 04:34 hours and end at 07:52 hours, always in peninsular time.
The peak of the phenomenon will occur at approximately 6:12 a.m., when the Earth's shadow will cover most of the Moon's surface. This will be the moment when the phenomenon reaches its maximum, although observation will be limited by the Moon's proximity to the horizon.
What will it look like in Vega Baja?
Although technically a partial eclipse, this Friday's phenomenon will be particularly noteworthy for its depth. In the Vega Baja region, the eclipse will reach a magnitude of 0.92, meaning that more than 90% of the lunar surface will be covered by Earth's shadow.
Our satellite will therefore be left just short of being completely covered, offering a particularly striking image during the minutes close to the maximum.
To enjoy the phenomenon in the best conditions, experts recommend looking for places with a clear western horizon, away from the light pollution of cities and without obstacles such as buildings, trees or mountainous terrain.
The Moon will set before the eclipse ends
The visibility of the phenomenon will vary slightly depending on the location in Spain from which it is observed. In the case of Vega Baja, the Moon will set before the partial phase of the eclipse concludes.
Data from the OAN and the IGN place the moonset in Spain at around 07:47 hours on August 28, while the end of the partial phase is expected five minutes later, at 07:52 hours.
What happens during a partial lunar eclipse?
A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth is positioned between the Sun and the Moon, so that the three bodies are sufficiently aligned and our planet casts its shadow on the satellite.
In the case of a partial eclipse, only part of the Moon enters the darkest part of Earth's shadow, known as the umbra. The result is the characteristic dark "bite" that appears to cover part of the lunar disk.
Unlike a total eclipse, in which the entire Moon is inside the umbra and can acquire the well-known reddish hue, on this occasion only part of the satellite will remain illuminated while the Earth's shadow covers the rest.
Thus, the early morning of August 28 will offer a new opportunity to look at the sky and contemplate one of the most striking astronomical phenomena of the year, especially from those points in the Vega Baja region that have a clear western horizon.