Partial lunar eclipse August 2026: Where will it be visible from?

A partial lunar eclipse, in which 96 % of the Moon will be covered by Earth’s shadow, is set to occur on Thursday, 12 March 2026. The eclipse will begin at 01:12 UTC and reach its maximum at 02:34 UTC before ending at 03:56 UTC. During the peak, observers will see the Moon’s surface largely bathed in a deep reddish hue as the Earth’s atmosphere refracts sunlight into the shadow.

The event will be visible across large swaths of the planet. In the Americas, the eclipse will be fully observable from the eastern United States, Canada, and much of Central and South America, with the western coast of the United States catching the later stages. In the Atlantic and European skies, the eclipse will be visible from western Europe, the Iberian Peninsula, and the western parts of the Mediterranean. The eastern hemisphere, including Africa, Asia, and Australia, will see the eclipse as a partial event, with the Moon rising or setting during the eclipse’s progression.

Astronomers and sky‑watchers are encouraged to use proper eye protection when viewing the Moon to avoid eye damage. The 96 % coverage makes this one of the most dramatic lunar eclipses of the decade, offering a rare opportunity for both amateur and professional observers to witness a near-total obscuration of the Moon’s surface from multiple continents.