Archive · 26 Aug 2026
August 28 Partial Lunar Eclipse to Cover 96.2 Percent
A lunar eclipse happens when Earth’s shadow falls on the Moon.
On August 28, people in some parts of the world may see a partial lunar eclipse.
The eclipse is also called Chandra Grahan.
It is expected to reach its highest point at 12:12 a.m.
EDT.
At that time, most of the Moon will be inside Earth’s darkest shadow.
This darkest shadow is called the umbra.
About 96.2 percent of the Moon’s surface will be covered then.
The report does not say whether the eclipse will be visible in India or whether Sutak Kaal will apply there.
A partial lunar eclipse, or Chandra Grahan, is expected on August 28.
The eclipse will be visible from some parts of the world.
Its peak is projected for 12:12 a.m. EDT on August 28.
At peak, Earth’s umbra will cover 96.2 percent of the Moon’s surface.
The available report does not confirm whether Sutak Kaal will apply in India.
- Who
- People in some parts of the world who can see the eclipse.
- What
- A partial lunar eclipse, also called Chandra Grahan, will occur.
- When
- August 28, peaking at 12:12 a.m. EDT.
- Where
- Some parts of the world; the report does not specify whether it will be visible in India.
- Why
- Earth’s umbra will cover much of the Moon’s surface.
- Event
- Partial lunar eclipse, or Chandra Grahan
- Date
- August 28
- Peak time
- 12:12 a.m. EDT
- Umbra coverage
- 96.2 percent of the Moon’s surface
- Visibility
- Some parts of the world
- India and Sutak Kaal
- Not confirmed in the available report