### [2026-08-27](/feed/2026/08/27/index.md)

##### August 2026 lunar eclipse
# A near-total partial lunar eclipse occurs over Africa, the Americas, and Europe. 




### Sources:

1. [TimeandDate](https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/lunar/2026-august-28)

### Changes:

1. A near-total partial lunar eclipse occurs over the Americas, Africa and Europe.  _2026-08-28 06:02:28 (First version)_
1. A near-total partial lunar eclipse occurs over Africa, the Americas, and Europe.  _(Current version)_

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