The world is scheduled to witness a lunar eclipse soon with almost 96% coverage of the moon’s surface, which will give the celestial body a deep red hue.
A lunar eclipse is a celestial event that occurs when Earth passes directly between the Sun and the Moon, casting its shadow across the lunar surface. This alignment can only happen during a full moon. Partial lunar eclipse: Only a portion of the Moon enters the darkest part of the Earth’s shadow, making an appearance as if a bite has been taken out of our planet’s satellite. Penumbral lunar eclipse: The Moon passes through Earth’s faint outer shadow, and the eclipse is so subtle that it is often very difficult to see it with the naked eye.
Total lunar eclipse: The Moon moves entirely into the darkest part of the Earth’s shadow, creating what is called a “Blood Moon,” where the moon appears reddish-orange due to sunlight refracting through Earth’s atmosphere.
IST. The eclipse will begin at 6.53 a.m. and end at 12.32 p.m. IST on August 28, 2026. The maximum peak or the time when most of the Moon will be covered by Earth’s shadow will be at 9.43 a.m.
