Overview
- The partial eclipse will occur late Thursday night into early Friday morning, with the umbral (dark) phase starting around 10:34 p.m. local time and maximum near 12:12–12:13 a.m. Friday, Aug. 28.
- At peak roughly 93% of the Moon’s diameter will lie inside Earth’s umbra, which translates to about 96% of the lunar surface being shadowed and leaves a thin sunlit crescent.
- The shadowed portion may take on a coppery or reddish tint because sunlight is filtered and refracted through Earth’s atmosphere before reaching the Moon.
- The eclipse will be visible across most of North and South America and parts of Europe and Africa, will not be visible from India, and local clouds or horizon position will determine what viewers actually see.
- Viewing is safe without eye protection and binoculars or a small telescope will add detail, while free live streams from groups such as Griffith Observatory, the Virtual Telescope Project and TimeandDate.com will provide alternate access.