| Global Event: | Partial Lunar Eclipse |
|---|---|
| Local Type: | Partial Lunar Eclipse, in District of Columbia, United States |
| Start of Penumbral: | Thu, Aug 27, 2026 at 9:23 pm EDT |
| Start of Partial: | Thu, Aug 27, 2026 at 11:12 pm EDT |
| End of Partial: | Fri, Aug 28, 2026 at 1:13 am EDT |
| End of Penumbral: | Fri, Aug 28, 2026 at 3:01 am EDT | All times shown on this page are local time. |
Aug 27–28, 2026 – Partial Lunar Eclipse – District of Columbia
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This table provides the eclipse visibility and times for each city,
Selection of Cities in District of Columbia Where the Eclipse Is Visible
| Location | Obscuration | Start | Max | End | Avg. Cloud Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington DC | 9:23 pm | 12:12 am | 3:01 am EDT | 65 % |
All times shown on this page are local time.
Eclipses Visible in District of Columbia
| Eclipse Visibility from District of Columbia | Visibility Worldwide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13–14, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 29, 2025 Partial Solar Eclipse | Partial Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Mar 3, 2026 Total Lunar Eclipse | Total Lunar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 12, 2026 Partial Solar Eclipse | Total Solar Eclipse |  | |
| Aug 27–28, 2026 Partial Lunar Eclipse | Partial Lunar Eclipse |  | Note: Click on the date link for details in District of Columbia, or the path map image for global details. Next visible eclipse is highlighted. |