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.
- These photos were captured in Milton Keynes between 2 am and 5.30 am.
o - A partial lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes into Earth’s shadow but not fully into the darkest part (the umbra). Yesterday’s event was unusually deep: around 90–93% of the Moon entered the umbra, giving it a dramatic blood‑moon appearance.
o - Next Eclipses in the UK
Penumbral Lunar Eclipse (Sunday 20th February 2027)
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