On the night of August 27 to 28, 2026, a full moon and a deep partial lunar eclipse will coincide over the Baltic coast of Poland.
How this will happen. Around 3:23, a barely noticeable penumbral phase will begin. At 4:33, the Moon will enter the Earth’s main shadow — the eclipse will become clearly visible. At its peak, the shadow will cover about 93% of the diameter of the disk: it is a partial eclipse, but in effect, it is almost like a total one.
Why the Moon will turn red. The Earth will be positioned between the Sun and the Moon, blocking direct light, but some rays will pass through the atmosphere. It scatters blue light more than red and orange, so the warm light reaches the Moon — this creates the effect of the «blood moon.» The shade can range from copper to dark red, depending on the state of the atmosphere.
Schedule (Gdańsk time):
- 3:23 — start of the penumbral phase
- 4:33 — the start of a noticeable private phase
- 5:37 — maximum of the phase visible in Gdańsk
- 5:51 — Moonrise
- 6:12 — global maximum (no longer visible in Gdańsk)
Powinieneś obserwować aż do świtu, nie czekając na 6:00.
Where to watch. The open western horizon is the most important — the Moon will be very low and can easily be blocked by buildings or trees. Beaches, promenades, and elevated areas with a view to the west will be suitable.
What you need. A telescope is not necessary — the eclipse can be clearly seen with the naked eye, binoculars will make the view more interesting. In case of cloudiness, some parts of the phenomenon may be obscured by clouds, so it’s worth choosing a backup observation spot in advance.
