The night of August 27, 2026 will witness an astronomical phenomenon that will mark the closing of the celestial show calendar for the year. A partial lunar eclipse, of great depth, will cause the Moon to be dyed red while most of it remains submerged in the Earth’s umbra.
In the Dominican Republic, the eclipse will begin to be observed from 9:23 p.m. in Santo Domingo. The maximum point will be reached at 12:12 a.m. the next day, when 93.2% of the lunar surface will be covered by the Earth’s shadow. The partial phase will end at 1:51 a.m. and the entire event will conclude around 3:01 a.m.
Duration and phases of the phenomenon
The eclipse will have an approximate duration of five hours and 38 minutes, during which its penumbral, partial, and maximum phases can be seen.
Horarios in other latitudes
- Mexico: 10:14 p.m. on August 27
- Colombia and Peru: 11:14 p.m. on August 27
- Argentina: maximum point at 1:14 a.m. on August 28
- Spain: maximum point at 6:14 a.m. on August 28, just before dawn
How to see the lunar eclipse
One of the advantages of lunar eclipses is their accessibility. Unlike solar eclipses, they do not require special filters or eye protection, allowing it to be observed with the naked eye without risk to health.
Credits: n.com.do
