| Global Event: | Partial Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse in Port-aux-Francais, Kerguelen |
| Begins: | 2026年8月28日金曜日6時23分 |
| Maximum: | 2026年8月28日金曜日6時57分 -0.531 Magnitude |
| Ends: | 2026年8月28日金曜日7時01分 |
| Duration: | 38 minutes | All times shown on this page are local time. |
2026年8月28日金曜日 — Partial Lunar Eclipse — Port-aux-Francais
The animation shows what the eclipse approximately looks like in Port-aux-Francais. Stages and times of the eclipse are outlined below. All times are local time (TFT) for Port-aux-Francais.
| Time | Phase | Event | Direction | Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6時23分 8月28日 (金) | Penumbral Eclipse begins The Earth's penumbra start touching the Moon's face. Moon close to horizon, so make sure you have free sight to West. |  261° | 5.3° | |
| 6時57分 8月28日 (金) | Maximum in Port-aux-Francais This is the moment when the eclipse reaches its greatest magnitude while the entire Moon is above the horizon in Port-aux-Francais. The true maximum point of this eclipse cannot be seen in Port-aux-Francais because the Moon is below the horizon at that time. Since the Moon is near the horizon at this time, we recommend going to a high point or finding an unobstructed area with free sight to West-southwest for the best view of the eclipse. | 255° | 0.3° | |
| 7時01分 8月28日 (金) | Setting | Moonset Setting | 254° | -0.2° |
| 7時33分 8月28日 (金) | Not directly visible | Partial Eclipse begins Below horizon | 249° | -5.8° |
| 9時12分 8月28日 (金) | Not directly visible | Maximum Eclipse Below horizon | 229° | -19.4° |
| 10時51分 8月28日 (金) | Not directly visible | Partial Eclipse ends Below horizon | 205° | -29.3° |
| 12時01分 8月28日 (金) | Not directly visible | Penumbral Eclipse ends Below horizon | 186° | -32.6° |
How to use altitude & direction to find in the sky
The curvature of the shadow's path and the apparent rotation of the Moon's disk is due to the Earth's rotation.
A penumbral lunar eclipse can be a bit hard to see as the shadowed part is only a little bit fainter than the rest of the Moon.
Cloud Coverage (8月28日 (金))
In the past, this day was cloudy 91% of the time (since 2000).
Countdown until eclipse begins
595Days 5Hrs 11Mins 18SecsPort-aux-Francais Eclipse Countdown
Lunar Eclipses
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- Total Lunar Eclipse
- Why Does the Moon Turn Red?
- Partial Lunar Eclipse
- Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
- Can I See a Lunar Eclipse?
- Blood Moon - Total Lunar Eclipse
- Eclipse Seasons
- What Is a Tetrad?
- Magnitude of Eclipses
- Accuracy of Our Eclipse Calculations
- Why Two Dates for a Lunar Eclipse?
Eclipses and Transits Visible in Port-aux-Francais
| Eclipse Visibility From Port-aux-Francais | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025年9月7–8日 (月) Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| 2026年2月17日 (火) Partial Solar Eclipse | Annular Solar Eclipse |  | |
| 2026年3月3日 (火) Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| 2026年8月28日 (金) Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| 2027年2月21日 (日) Penumbral Lunar Eclipse | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in Port-aux-Francais, or the path map image for global details. Currently shown eclipse is highlighted. |
Next total solar eclipse visible in Port-aux-Francais