Partial lunar eclipse on 28 August to cover 93% of the Moon’s diameter

World Top News Partial lunar eclipse on 28 August to cover 93% of the Moon’s diameter Selini Relevant News Two vehicles set on fire outside woman’s home in Limassol 23 August 2026 Partial lunar eclipse on 28 August to cover 93% of the Moon’s diameter 23 August 2026 Australia confirms first H5N1 bird flu case in local mammal 23 August 2026 newsroom 23 August 2026 FacebookXWhatsAppEmailPrintViber Astronomy enthusiasts will once again turn their eyes to the sky ahead of a partial lunar eclipse on 28 August. Following the historic total solar eclipse on 12 August, a partial lunar eclipse with a magnitude of 0.93 will take place and will be visible across Spain. According to Euronews, citing data from Spain’s National Geographic Institute (IGN), at least some phases of the eclipse will also be visible from Europe, Africa, the Americas and western Asia. No special glasses needed Unlike a solar eclipse, no special glasses or other protective equipment will be needed to watch the phenomenon. The IGN says the eclipse can be viewed safely with the naked eye and that no specialised equipment is required. The eclipse will be particularly deep, reaching a magnitude of 0.93. This means that at its maximum phase, the darkest part of Earth’s shadow, known as the umbra, will cover about 93% of the Moon’s diameter. This figure should not be confused with the percentage of the Moon’s surface that will be darkened. A lunar eclipse occurs when Earth moves between the Sun and the Moon, causing the Moon to pass through the shadow cast by the planet. When only part of the Moon enters Earth’s umbra, as will happen on 28 August, the event is classified as a partial lunar eclipse. Where the eclipse will be best seen in Spain In Spain, the partial phase will be visible across the country before moonset, although conditions will vary significantly depending on location. In central and eastern mainland Spain, the Balearic Islands and Melilla, the Moon will set before the partial phase has ended. In the rest of mainland Spain, the Canary Islands and Ceuta, moonset will occur after the partial phase is over. Choosing a location with an unobstructed view towards the horizon where the Moon will set will therefore be particularly important, along with favourable weather conditions. Subscribe to our Newsletter Latest News Two vehicles set on fire outside woman’s home in Limassol Australia confirms first H5N1 bird flu case in local mammal Trump again labels Strait of Hormuz ‘new US territory’ as Iran warns sanctions supporters Labour Ministry open to changes as €58m in undeclared work debts face write-off Charalambos Alexandrou: Turkey had been trying to dismantle the Republic of Cyprus since 1963 Search continues for 22 after bulk carrier sinks off India Cyprus beach safety under scrutiny after jet ski crash and lifeguard shortages Follow en.philenews on Google News and be the first to know all the news about Cyprus and the world.