World · India Bureau
Deep partial lunar eclipse set for August 28, 2026; India won't see it
A deep partial lunar eclipse will occur on August 28, 2026, with approximately 96 per cent of the Moon passing into Earth's shadow. However, skywatchers in India will miss the event as the Moon will remain below the horizon during the eclipse's primary phases.
LSN India ·
The final lunar eclipse of 2026 will take place on August 28, marking a significant celestial event despite being invisible to much of South Asia. Astronomical calculations indicate that the eclipse will be a deep partial event, with nearly 96 per cent of the lunar surface entering Earth's shadow at maximum eclipse.
While the eclipse will be visible from certain parts of the world, India will not be among them. The critical phases of the eclipse will occur while the Moon remains below the horizon for Indian observers, making it impossible to view from anywhere across the country.
This will be the last lunar eclipse of 2026. Lunar eclipses occur when the Moon passes directly behind Earth and into its umbral shadow, which can only happen during a full moon. The deep partial nature of this eclipse indicates that the Moon will travel deep into Earth's shadow but will not achieve totality.
Indian astronomy enthusiasts will need to await future lunar eclipses for viewing opportunities. The next lunar eclipse visible from India will depend on the orbital mechanics and the observer's geographic location on the subcontinent.