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Moon and Saturn

The UK saw a deep partial lunar eclipse in the early hours of Friday 28 August 2026, and here’s exactly what happened in clear, structured detail.

93% Lunar Eclipse (Blood Moon) Please noteIn my BSLvideo, I mentioned looking at the northwest horizonthat was an error. It should be the southwest.Please accept my apologies for the incorrect information.

Dwarf planet Pluto at Opposition

The Moon’s Jewelled Handle (Photo above The Jewelled Handle ~ Image by Derek Rowley)o

Lunar EclipseA deep partial lunar eclipse will be visible in the UKin the early hours of Friday 28th August 2026. oooo oooo oooo oooooooo

The Moon at apogee 2026 Apogee Dates(Moon Furthest from Earth) 2026 Perigee Dates(Moon Closest to Earth)

Moon at First Quarter

Conjunction of the Moon and Venus